Overview
Procurement Assistant £28,000 - £30,000 Rochdale. Are you a passionate and driven Purchasing Assistant or Junior Buyer looking for a chance to develop your Procurement career? Join a close-knit Procurement team in an international manufacturing business and manage a globally diverse supply base. This role involves sourcing components from around the world and complements CIPS studies.
Responsibilities
* Proactively source components from a global supplier base
* Raise purchase orders and expedite / oversee deliveries
* Ensure the Manufacturing team have all components needed for timely execution of the production plan
* Negotiate prices and contracts
* Implement cost-saving initiatives and drive cost downs
* Manage all day-to-day purchasing activities with precision and efficiency
Ideal skills and experience
* Min 1 year of experience within a purchasing or procurement role
* Passion to develop a career within Procurement
* Confidence to negotiate with suppliers and influence others
* Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
* Ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders across different time zones and cultures
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet a variety of critical deadlines
* A proactive, "can-do" attitude
* Previous experience in manufacturing and/or CIPS is an advantage
Why should I apply?
* Chance to work for a fantastic, international business with a global footprint
* Great opportunities for career growth, training and professional development
* Fantastic company benefits including:
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* Highly competitive pension contributions
* Private health insurance
* Bonus
* Support with training and development, including CIPS support
Working hours
40 hours per week. Onsite Mon to Fri. Flexible start/finish times.
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