Overview
Jackson Hogg Procurement division are partnering with a growing and successful organisation in Billingham on the appointment of a Purchasing Executive to join their Purchasing & Supply Chain team on a permanent basis.
This role is based on site with flexibility to work from home on occasions when required. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00 and Friday 08:00-14:30 with flexibility of a 07.30 start time if preferred.
Benefits
* CIPS funding on offer after probationary period
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Auto enroll pension after 3 months
* Bonus scheme
* Employee of the Month rewards
* Opportunities to develop with an ambitious, growing business
The Role
* Contribute to the development of the supply chain strategy as well as help to identify and remove barriers to successful achievement of strategic business goals within the department.
* Assist the procurement manager to improve performance (OTIF), reduce costs and support the achievement of business growth targets.
* Chair the S&OP meeting helping to feedback to the team on Stocked out and Potential stocked out items.
* Own the supply chain product and supplier fields in the ERP, own the maintenance of the supplier product and price to ensure accurate purchase orders and minimise invoice queries.
* Raising of all purchase orders including outsource purchase orders ensuring that approval limits adhered to, and budget holders are correctly consulted and working capital impact is considered.
* Raising of work orders for internal builds liaising with operations to ensure correct resource is allocated to ensure dates are met.
* Manage the inbound shipment arrangements with freight forwarders and tracking of shipments to meet required dates. Ensuring relevant paperwork is sent to the forwarders.
* Expediting of all purchase orders to ensure dates are adhered to and proactively communicate discrepancies.
* Maintain strong ongoing relationships with suppliers, through clear, professional and regular communication and regular review meetings as per the supplier approval playbook.
* Support the implementation of ESG initiatives in the supply chain
Person Specification
* Previous Procurement / Supply Chain experience
* Excellent communication skills
* Passionate for a career in Purchasing with a drive to learn
* Confident speaking with suppliers on the phone
How to apply
For more information on this exciting new opportunity, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment
#J-18808-Ljbffr