Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Attainment of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certificate/foundation level qualifications or NVQ level 3 qualification in a supply chain, customer care or transferable subject or equivalent training and/or proven working experience
2. Full standard driving licence with Category B
3. Basic knowledge of EU procurement legislation and contract law
Desirable criteria
4. Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Experience of inventory / materials management / operational purchasing and/or warehousing processes
Desirable criteria
6. Operational experience gained within a multi-functional procurement or supply chain team
7. Experience in leading / supervising a small team
Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Knowledge of operational buying processes, goods receipt/return, invoice resolution etc.
9. Good keyboard skills with working knowledge of applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
Desirable criteria
10. Advanced ability in use of MS Office applications.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
11. Flexible attitude responds positively to change
12. Able to undertake moderate manual handling tasks
Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
13. Able to communicate inventory management and operational purchasing related information clearly and effectively
14. Ability to work as part of a multifunctional team