Purchasing Assistant, Manufactuing, Stoke to £25,000
A leading leisure software outfit are requiring Purchasing Assistant join their expanding team in Stoke Due to growth they require a Purchasing Assistant to be responsible for sourcing materials and components at best price, quality and delivery lead times in-line with Company requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Managing stock levels and purchasing in line with demands
• Actioning MRP Planned Purchase Orders
• Chase order acknowledgements for orders placed
• Expedite orders that are past due date, or require pull forward
• Expedite orders required for next 10 days in production
• Communicate with Master Planner of any supply issues which will affect production plan
• Manual Planning where required for:
Packaging and timber
Production of non-bill of material requirements
• Assist with obtaining costs for bespoke items, ensuring a drawing pack is obtained in a timely manner
• Raising purchase orders and placing orders with due attention:
Price checks including price breaks mapped against run rates
Stock availability, lead times and alternative sources of supply
• Assist with sourcing new suppliers, including bench marking trade agreements, minimum order quantities and lead times
• Assist with managing suppliers and monitoring key performance indicators where appropriate:
OTIF
Non-conformance report rejects
Required Experience, Skills and Abilities
• Experience of being in a similar purchasing role
• Experience of ERP/MRP systems
• Experience of NPI processes
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Strong negotiating capability
• Liaising with internal departments, UK based and international suppliers