Kingsway CLC Trust is at a pivotal and exciting time.  For many years our Christian mission has worked in certain physical ways through bookshops and music, production and distribution, publishing and partnership.  We now find ourselves facing growing demands and challenges in a more digital world and need to use different vehicles for our mission.  The Mission remains the same, to see people saved and discipled through God’s word in all its varying forms.  There is still a great work to be done.  Is God calling you to be part of the team?  These exciting roles are available now to help prepare us for what is to come.  Despite a global pandemic, the opportunities to be on mission, to grow in faith and to equip the church to reach a fearful world have never been stronger.  Please pray about your part in this exciting and dynamic missional organisation.

We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant/Manager to help manage our procurement and supply chain processes. This role involves working with suppliers, managing orders, processing invoices, and analysing sales data to optimise purchasing decisions. You’ll collaborate with various teams to ensure goods move smoothly through the supply chain while maintaining accurate pricing, stock levels, and margins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order Management: Place and track orders with UK and US suppliers to maintain stock levels.

• Supplier Coordination: Maintain good relationships with suppliers and resolve any delivery or stock issues.

• Invoice Processing: Match invoices with purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.

• Data Analysis: Use sales trends to improve purchasing decisions and stock management.

• Shipping Coordination: Work with freight forwarders to ensure shipments arrive on time and handle import/export documentation.

• Price Management: Ensure goods are priced correctly, monitor margins, and suggest competitive pricing updates.

• General Support: Assist with administrative tasks, data entry, and reports for the Head of Purchasing.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong Organisation: Able to manage tasks and priorities effectively.

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in reviewing orders, invoices, and stock levels.

• Communication Skills: Clear and professional interaction with suppliers and teams.

• Problem Solving: Proactive in resolving order discrepancies and suggesting process improvements.

• Willingness to Learn: We’ll provide training to help you succeed in this role.

Preferred (but not required) Skills

• Familiarity with purchasing or supply chain processes.

• Basic knowledge of import/export procedures.

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated, dependable, and a team player.

• Open to feedback and eager to develop new skills.

We’re excited to support your growth and provide on-the-job training to help you succeed in this role. Join our team and take the next step in your purchasing career.

GOR:

As the post-holder will have an important role in the administration of the Charity, this role carries a genuine occupational requirement (GOR) for the position to be filled by a committed Christian.

Application Process:

Please send an up to date CV, a covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your relevant experience and desire for the role, along with the names and email addresses of three references from your employment and your church leadership. Your references will not be contacted until later in the process and will only be with your prior approval.

Please email this to: hr@kingswayclctrust.com by Midday on Friday 31st January. Early applications will be processed earlier.

A more detailed job description or more information is available on request.

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