Job Description
* Position: Supply Chain Assistant
* Salary: up to £35,000
* Location: Broadbridge Heath
* Hours: Monday – Friday
* Benefits: On-site parking
As a Supply chain Assistant in distribution company serving aviation clients. The role involves sourcing suitable manufacturers, initiating supplier relationships, and securing quotes or pricing information.
Supply Chain Assistant responsibilities:
* Examine daily procurement reports for non-franchised items, identify potential vendors, and suggest appropriate purchasing actions.
* Generate and process purchase orders as per instructions, ensuring all necessary approvals and documentation (e.g., End User statements) are included and forwarded to suppliers.
* Confirm receipt and accuracy of supplier order acknowledgements, ensuring alignment with requirements.
* Address any discrepancies in order confirmations with suppliers; if unresolved, escalate to the Supply Chain Manager. Notify the sales team and document issues as necessary.
* Track supplier delivery timelines, manage any delays, and keep delivery records current and precise.
* Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to various suppliers to secure optimal pricing and delivery times, while documenting their responses.
* Help maintain and update the Approved Supplier List with accurate vendor information.
* Foster strong relationships with suppliers to support efficient and effective supply chain operations.
Skills & experience required:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident interacting with new contacts and building productive relationships.
* Detail-oriented and self-driven to complete tasks independently.
* Competence in using the IQ system to retrieve and analyse procurement information.
* Analytical mindset with proficiency in using spreadsheets and other data tools for processing and reporting.
* Skilled in negotiation and assertiveness when engaging with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
* Effective time management and organizational skills.
* Structured and systematic in approach to daily responsibilities.
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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