Purchasing Assistant

Position: Procurement Purchasing Admin Assistant

Hours: 37 hours per week (Permanent) (you choose hours between 7am -7pm Friday early finish 1pm)

Purchasing Salary: 28,000 per annum from day one, plus two bonuses

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Purchasing Admin Manager, the Purchasing Admin Assistant will be responsible for acquiring materials and goods necessary for the business. As part of a small purchasing team, you will work closely with suppliers to ensure they meet quality and delivery standards.

Purchasing Key Responsibilities:

• Handle purchases and place daily orders with suppliers.
• Follow up on outstanding deliveries and expedite where necessary.
• Participate in and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes.
• Annually review contracts with suppliers and work on cost reduction initiatives.
• Create and maintain supplier details and part numbers in a computerised system.
• Negotiate pricing, product quality, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Supervise supplier contracts and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Formulate delivery plans with suppliers.
• Manage non-conformance claims and liaise with suppliers for replacements when needed.
• Source and develop suitable suppliers for new and current product materials.
• Resolve technical issues with suppliers promptly to ensure supply continuity.
• Perform administrative duties, including maintaining departmental documentation and records, and keeping the approved suppliers list updated.
• Populate Excel reports to monitor supplier spend and performance against defined KPIs.

Education and Experience:

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
• Experience in procurement and administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and managing changeovers; experience with Fourth Shift and SAP is preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong team player.
• Diligent and responsible.
• Resourceful and self-driven with a strong commitment to meeting goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve desired results.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.
• Creative problem solver.
• Determined and resourceful.
• Proactive attitude.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Capable of presenting to suppliers and colleagues effectively.

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