TSI Turbo Service International is a business specialising in the repair and service of marine exhaust gas turbochargers for the shipping industry. With offices/ workshops and partners across the globe, TSI offers 24/7 top service to customers worldwide.
About the role
Due to constant growth and development, TSI Turbo Service International is seeking a proactive, reliable, and highly organised individual to join our Procurement team. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. You will be instrumental in supporting daily operations as well as longer-term project work to ensure procurement processes run smoothly and efficiently
The position is office based.
Job Title:
Procurement Assistant
Location
:
Totton, UK
Job Type:
Office based, Permanent, Full-time: 40 hours per week, 08:00 – 17:00 with 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
Responsibilities:
* Manage day-to-day ordering of parts from our established supplier network.
* Produce forecasting report to submit to manager for annual stock requirements.
* Analyse and report on stock usage to maintain optimal inventory levels.
* Review, negotiate, and create supplier contracts.
* Perform regular visits and audits of UK-based suppliers to ensure compliance and performance standards.
* Provide systems support and administration, including:
* Working with Leadership team to set up new procurement system (MRP) and review of stock processes.
* Reviewing and updating stock descriptions and inserting data
* Integration with Power BI and managing and reviewing of dashboards
* Applying forecasting practices to new procurement system
* Setting and managing stock minimum/maximum levels.
* Regular updating and managing stock records on MRP system
* Working with team to create/modify and update internal buyers guide.
* Managing and updating preferred supplier lists.
* Creating and updating stock codes.
* Maintaining accurate purchase pricing records.
* Working with commercial department to update stock pricing records
* Providing stock reports to relevant department as required
* Assisting with procurement for other departments as needed
* Working with Finance on procurement matrix and auditing of matrix
* Working with stores for integration of new system and cycle counting
* Member of internal audit team.
* Regular meetings with commercial team and Sales Processing team to update OTD performance and review with suppliers
* Liaise weekly with suppliers to track and expedite outstanding orders.
About the Person
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Will have experience of using AI for data analysis and stock solutions
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Experience in procurement, supply chain, and inventory management is essential.
What to expect in return
* Twenty-one days paid leave (plus public holidays)
* Private Pension
* Employee Health Plan
* On-site parking.
TSI Turbo Service International and Group Companies shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.