- Ensuring that orders are progressed through the cycle to completion
- Placing orders and ensuring the correct quantities are placed to ensure the effective management of production
- Ensuring that batch sizes are accurate as per the production requirements
- Supporting the daily requirements of the purchasing function
- Identifying areas for improvement
- Providing ad-hoc reporting on purchasing activities
- Several years of strong purchasing experience
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV would desirable)
- Excellent IT abilities, particularly with Microsoft Office
- Fantastic communication skills, particularly with negotiations and building supplier relationships
- Good organisational abilities, and able to handle multiple tasks at once