Job Description
Associate Capital Purchasing Specialist partners closely with the customer R&D groups at their assigned site across the EMEA or US region. This customer facing role involves the procurement of all machinery and equipment in accordance with capital equipment purchasing guidelines. This individual will manage the end-to-end procurement process and build connections with the on-site capital champions, ensuring right first time execution.
Hybrid working model, 2 days on site in Stevenage.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that all orders are accurately processed and in a timely manner for all assigned customer business groups.
2. Assist in the completion of work instructions and SOP’s to deliver a standardized level of support
3. Resolve any unconfirmed purchase orders
4. Closely monitor all invoices and process within the agreed time frame. This will include invoice discrepancies/credit note processing/process documents/goods receipting and approve/reject/code invoices.
5. Responsibility to challenge cost saving/cost avoidance & obtain bulk quotes to maximize savings, pricing & stock availability.
6. Provide cross regional support working agile as required
7. Continuous improvement of the purchasing team ways of working
8. Ensure users/customers are kept i...