Firmin Recruit are delighted to be working with our established manufacturing client based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Due to business demands our client is recruiting for an experienced procurement assistant to join their friendly team. The role is office based, and this is a busy and fast paced role working with a friendly and established procurement team. My client has been established for 75 years and offer an excellent work environment.
JOB PURPOSE
The Procurement Assistant will support the Sourcing Manager in maintaining a Supply Chain suitable for our client’s business requirements. The role includes administrative support, data analysis, reporting and hands on supplier management. This is an entry level role that will help the incumbent develop a full understanding of Supply Chain/procurement management. The Procurement Assistant will support with auditing suppliers, maintaining records, ensuring suppliers understand our client’s quality, service and ethical requirements and ensuring competitive market rates are accessible in all processes and regions. Overall, contributing to improved project margins, quicker speed to market and enhanced client experience.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Ensure that all supplier agreements are signed, filed, and maintained.
* Monitor supplier corrective action plans and ensure suppliers are making and reporting progress on schedule.
* Collect market data and produce reports relating to trends in material, logistics and regional production costs.
* Assist in benchmarking exercises.
* Assist in auditing of suppliers.
* Work with Estimating & Project Teams to complete risk assessed project timelines.
* Ensure supply partners understand our client's way of working, process, culture & expectations.
* Report on supply chain performance and keep Supplier Dashboard up to date.
* Sourcing of components & materials.
* Ensure that suppliers are aware of our client’s business objectives.
* When required, engage in negotiation of contracts and prices.
* Gather information and reports to support monthly supplier review meetings.
* Any other duties reasonably required.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
* Educated to degree level.
* Knowledge of Supply Chain/Procurement dynamics.
* Ability to analyse data in a systematic way and identify important trends.
* Ability and desire to travel.
* Knowledge of manufacturing and ability to read technical drawings highly advantageous.
* Excellent communication (written and verbal), very strong tact and diplomacy.
* The role is suited to a candidate wanting to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be extremely driven with ability to make decisions under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
* Strong commercial awareness.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Computer literate to a high standard.
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week.
Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Parking, Travel Insurance, Pricate Health Care, Felxible working etc.
If you have the necessary skills and would like more information about this role, please send your CV.
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