KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES – PURCHASING ASSISTANT:

• RFI/RFQ – Complete enquiries accurately and within defined timescales.
• Full cost analysis
• Data – Ensure data regarding product, suppliers etc is set up and maintained accurately.
• Account support – Be the first point of contact for the account support functions
• Reports – Generate and maintain departmental and category specific reports e.g. Category spend/margin, Raw Material tracking.
• Meetings – Attend supplier meetings, prepare pre-meeting reports with KPI trackers and take and file minutes.
• New suppliers – Research, assess and make initial contact with potential new suppliers, updating the supplier intelligence matrix.
• Samples – Organise and label supplier samples rotating new/obsolete to make sure storage is available at all times.
• Plan and deliver cost reduction initiatives using data analysis and sourcing strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams including operations, stock control, and quality to meet production and business objectives

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE – PURCHASING ASSISTANT:

• Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• This is a fast paced environment and attention to detail is paramount, as is the ability to communicate with people internally and externally on all levels.
• Ability to use initiative and have the energy and passion to make things happen
• Experience leading various projects at one time and working cross-functionally
• CIPS qualification desirable
• Experience of using SAP beneficial, but not essential.
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities
• Microsoft office
• Negotiation Skills
• Good level of numeracy
• Prioritisation Abilities
• Ability to self-manage
• Adaptable to fast-changing environments
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AS C

Please refer the Job description for details