Job Description
Reporting To
Head of Purchasing
Overview
Within our quality based Aerospace and Manufacting support environment, we are seeking a proactive, organised and commercially aware individual to support our fast-paced purchasing operation. Ideal for a trainable person with potential to take ownership of the role going forward.
This is a key role focused on supplier communication, purchase order progress chasing, delivery management, internal coordination, and maintaining accurate systems to help ensure customer deadlines are met.
This role involves regular daily telephone contact with UK and international suppliers to progress orders, obtain updates, resolve delays and secure on-time deliveries.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, confident communicating with suppliers, and comfortable working in a busy environment where priorities can change quickly.
Main Responsibilities
1. Daily telephone progress chasing of suppliers for live purchase orders
2. Obtain accurate delivery updates and expedite urgent requirements by phone and email
3. Escalate delayed or problematic orders to management where required
4. Build strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication
5. Process supplier order acknowledgements and invoices
6. Resolve supplier