We are looking for a procurement Assistant to join our team.
As a Procurement Assistant you will provide support to our commercial team to ensure a continuous supply of materials. You will primarily be expected to:
* Assist the commercial team in sourcing, developing and selecting new and existing product ranges.
* Input and raise purchase orders on our system.
* Assist senior management to identify and forecast stock requirements using our warehouse management software & Excel.
* Update data on various systems, generating and analysing reports to outline range performance
* Assist the team with supplier meetings
* Negotiating prices and bulk deals.
* Build and maintain excellent working relationships with new and existing suppliers
* Maintain product files, accurately inputting new product information
* Manager Stock taking
* Assist Site managers with material data sheets.
* Assist with Programming material, plant and consumables to sites nationwide on time and within budget.
* Manage logistics
Person Specification
We are looking for an adaptable and enthusiastic team player who is mathematically minded and financially conscious. Someone who enjoys working both efficiently and methodically. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently while contributing to a positive team environment, as such this role best suits confident and self-motivated individuals for whom attention to detail and the determination to see tasks through to completion are core competencies. With the requirement to meet deadlines and to deliver at pace, it is important that you have the organisational skills and the ability to effectively prioritise your workload. Although this job description outlines your main duties, flexibility and adaptability are key as this is a challenging role where no two days are the same.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
* Previous experience in a buying/ procurement environment
* Experience booking and managing delivery programs.
* Strong analytical skills: researching, forecasting, and reporting, with a keen eye for detail
* Communication: strong interpersonal skills with the ability to present information, ideas and reports confidently
* Strong IT and administration skills
* Strong organisational skills
* A good working knowledge of Excel
Desirable:
* Previous experience with a Hot Roll/ Dry lining/ Transport environment.
* Construction/Building material experience would be beneficial but is certainly not a requirement. Full inhouse training will be provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Procurement: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person