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A great opportunity has risen for a Purchasing Assistant to join their supply chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-levels of performance by optimising inventory levels, effective supplier management and supporting our servicing teams to meet customer expectations.
Main Responsibilities
* Ensure system data is effectively maintained, re-order policies are appropriate and MRP demand signals are interpreted to support efficient management of required materials.
* Effectively manage supplier relationships driving improved supplier performance, including supplier visits within the UK and overseas
* Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQ’s) and negotiate terms with potential suppliers
* Maintain SAP workflow tasks accordingly
* Work with Planning team to maintain optimised inventory levels whilst maximising performance to customers.
* Request order confirmation from suppliers and ensure they meet requirements and terms
* Expedite orders with suppliers and coordinate issuing of delivery schedule priorities.
* Action Quality Rejects and Quality Investigation Reports in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the quality personnel
* Action goods receipt discrepancies and queries in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the goods-inwards personnel
* Action invoice discrepancies and queries in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the finance personnel
* Participate in negotiations, secure capacity and forecasting
* Support the Supply Management function to record and monitor KPI’s to optimise supply chain performance in support of spares and production requirements
* Communicate progress and escalate recurring issues to key stakeholders
* Support other team members with regards to escalation of progressing issues with suppliers
* Maintain safe working practises for self and others in accordance with the Company’s policy on Health and Safety
Development Responsibilities
* Monitor, record and issue supplier “On Time Delivery” performance and support with the creation of action plans for improvement for under achieving suppliers
* Keep management aware of the Strategic performance level by monitoring and reporting status.
* Support implementation of Supply Chain Strategy, develop and maintain purchasing tools in line with Corporate and business requirement.
* Implement where appropriate LEAN principles to improve efficiency in the supply chain areas of the business. A mix of direct support, training and coaching will be required to achieve this across the various departments.
Person Specification
Experience in a buyer/purchasing role
* CIPS Qualified, or working towards qualification
* Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP)
* Working in a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment
* Proven track record of driving improvements with suppliers – cost, quality, delivery.
* Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
* Hands-on buying experience, with ability to work under pressure
Working Hours
* 37.5 hours per week
* 08:00-16:45 (Monday-Thursday), 08:00-12:30 (Fridays)
* Option to work or use holiday over the Christmas Period
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