About us
Colson Group is the largest manufacturer and distributor of caster and wheel products in the world. With 41 facilities across the world we ship over products everyday
Leveraging our robust product offering, leading engineering knowledge, proprietary manufacturing footprint, and world-class partnerships – we deliver unparalleled support and value to each customers' unique performance, design, and logistics needs.
From your local supermarket and hospital, to the facilities that build our cars and planes – Colson Group.
Position Overview
We are looking for a flexible and proactive individual to join our purchasing team on a hybrid basis in West Bromwich, West Midlands. The candidate will be expected to support the purchasing process in the UK by completing administrative purchasing tasks, liaising with logistic partners on all varieties of freight and maintaining a good relationship with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities
Management of suppliers & partners
* Progress chasing suppliers to ensure promised dates are adhered to
* Liaising with road freight suppliers to obtain the best service and price for European shipments
* Tracking European road freight and sea freight from the Far East, keeping our MRP/ERP system (Syteline) up to date with Live ETA's
* Assisting Customs clearance activities for imports
* Assisting Buyer with Supplier performance tracking by sorting and presenting KPI Data
Purchasing and associated Admin
* Facilitating the ordering of packaging, stationary and HSE equipment for the site
* Onsite Kanban Management
* Completing of associated Purchasing documents, Sub contract delivery notes, Tooling delivery notes etc
* Invoice Reconciliation
Required Skills & Experience
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures.
* Knowledge of a manufacturing production process
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
* Ideally you will have a full driving licence (this is not essential)
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