Thrive Personnel Ltd are recruiting for a Punchasing Assistant to join our clients team in Dewsbury, reporting to the Purchasing Manager.
Contributing within a fast paced and busy manufacturing business, candidates must be motivated, pro-active and organised - duties would include:
Analyse inventory levels, demand forecasts and consumption patterns to place POs to optimise stock levels and reduce carrying costs.
Raising daily, weekly and ad hoc purchase orders and emailing to suppliers.
Checking order confirmations from suppliers, clarifying any issues and updating NAV to reflect changes to orders and accurate delivery dates.
Communicating order impacts clearly and quickly to the sales and production teams to minimise production and customer impacts.
Liaising with Goods In departments to ensure they are fully prepared for deliveries.
Reviewing weekly Goods In reports to chase supplier deliveries.
Maintaining required paperwork for delivery notes etc and database of supplier information.
Ability to make independent decisions to ensure stock is available, whilst mitigating cost implications.
Reporting on supplier KPIs and OTIF to ensure timely issue resolution and security of supply.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to scope ad hoc new requirements, understand departmental impacts and timelines, and ensure all procurement processes are followed.
The candidates:
Ideally 2 years minimum experience in a similar role – buying or purchasing.
Qualified to graduate or equivalent level and showing an interest in pursuing professional qualifications.
Good problem-solving skills with a logical and analytical approach, as well as an adaptable mind-set.
Confident decision maker under pressure.
Pro-active to ensure potential future component issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
Strong numerical skills with experience utilising Microsoft Excel.
Excellent attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills.
Strong IT capabilities, literate in Microsoft Office packages.
Ability to work well in a team.
Our benefits package include–
32 holiday days inclusive of Bank Holidays
Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Company events
Cycle to Work scheme
Retailer discounts
Staff lottery
Free car park