We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join our busy team.
Daily use of the company’s software packages that run all production activities.
Raising and placing Purchase Orders in line with company requirements.
Verify suppliers order acknowledgments relative to price, due dates and supplier reference numbers.
Maintain Purchasing database.
Expediting the purchase order book.
Updating material due dates to Production & Sales departments.
Provide costing to the Sales department as requested.
Communication with suppliers and assistance in building strong supplier relationships.
Assist with the sourcing of new suppliers and new products. Facilitate these contracts once agreed.
Liaise with the sales department where procurement cannot meet customer expectations
Review and action reports in relation to the following KPI’s: Delivery, Cost and quality
Run various daily, weekly and monthly reports and action accordingly.
To assist with the annual year-end stocktake.
Skills required
A proven ability to positively communicate with colleagues and suppliers in order to form and maintain good working relationships.
Strong written communication skills together with a positive attitude demonstrated in all correspondence (telephone, face-to-face and e-mail).
Experience and understanding of computer systems along with word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
Excellent time management, organisational and analytical skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and at times under pressure.
Flexibility to be able to adapt to changes in business requirements.
Ideally will have experience and knowledge of a manufacturing industry.
Ideally will have some background electronics knowledge.
Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business and must be eligible to work on UK EYES ONLY work.
