Role Overview:
The role of Purchasing Officer will work within our ever-growing Supply Chain and will be responsible for material control across our multi-disciplinary Manufacturing site. You will need to have strong communication skills ensuring the best customer service is upheld when managing our suppliers day-to-day. As the Purchasing Officer you will be instrumental in supporting the development of other key team players within our team along with across site through innovating projects. In this role, you will be required to work under pressure using your initiative to analyse and resolve complex problems.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Day to Day Vendor Management.
2. Managing all procurement activities such as MRP placing and rescheduling parts and cancellations of orders.
3. Collate purchase orders and purchase requisitions in an organised manner.
4. Review inventories and order as required.
5. Review deliveries against the orders, including ‘on time in full’ reporting.
6. Track the status of any orders.
7. Be responsible for non-supplied orders, under orders, over orders and damaged goods.
8. Ensure that any queries are reconciled, and invoices are sent to accounts for payment.
9. Ensure a strong standard of organisation is upheld with PO’s/ acknowledgements.
10. Producing and maintaining applicable reports.
11. Coach and develop other team players.
12. Process improvements activities.
13. Elements of negotiating with suppliers.
14. Elements of cost management.
15. Leading and managing projects to improve departments KPI (key performance indicators).
16. Planning and organising to ensure timescales and deadlines are met.
Essential Criteria:
17. A dedicated, loyal team player with the ability to communicate to all levels of the business through multiple channels, including presentations where necessary.
18. Excellent time management disciplines whilst also maintaining attention to detail.
19. Strong work ethic and positive attitude towards meeting deadlines.
20. Highly organised, remaining calm under-pressure with the ability to multi-task and deliver.
21. Self-motivated and strong sense of responsibility.
22. Ability to work autonomously when required.
23. Previous experience or knowledge in Logistics and Procurement
24. Computer literacy (Excel and PowerPoint application skills are required)
Desirable Criteria:
25. Understanding of Oracle
26. Planning Experience
27. Experience of operating in a manufacturing environment
28. Previous experience in a busy work environment
What we offer:
29. A competitive salary
30. Generous company pension scheme
31. Generous life assurance
32. 33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
33. Long service holiday days
34. Complimentary onsite secure car park
35. Onsite gym and changing facilities
36. Subsidised canteen
37. Onsite Learning & Development Academy
38. Private medical insurance
39. Complimentary access to school holiday schemes
40. Exclusive ‘Staff Sales’ site for Sony products
41. Generous family friendly policies
42. ‘Refer a Friend’ recruitment scheme
43. Access to Employee Assistance Programme