Procurement Assistant
Full job description
Skillection Ltd
Salary: £33,600 per year
Procurement Assistant
Hope Valley; Derbyshire
Salary £33,600PA dependent on experience and qualifications + Excellent Benefits Package
37.50 Hours per week, Mon-Thurs 8.00 – 4.45 pm, Friday 8.00 -12.30 pm (Early finish on a Friday).
Skillection are looking to recruit an experienced Procurement Assistant to work on a full- time basis, for their client who manufacturer furnaces & ovens for the laboratory and process markets.
The successful Procurement Assistant will join a small and friendly team within the Purchasing Department and will provide key procurement support to the Purchasing Manager and other areas of the business to ensure continuity and efficiency of production and supply.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:
Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements with the use of ERP/MRP system.
Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders. Manage and maintain required stock and safety stock levels.
Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, delivery dates and costs.
Expedite procured items to minimize production disruption.
Work closely with Goods In and suppliers to handle any quality and quantity issues with procured items.
Update internal business system with product and supplier details where required.
Maintain records and documentation within the department to allow full traceability.
Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to understand future requirements.
Contribute to the development of Procurement performance.
Help to develop and implement KPI’s to analyse & improve supplier performance.
KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
CIPS Level 4, or similar qualification in Purchasing.
Previous experience with MRP/ ERP systems.
Proficient in the use of MS Office – Excel & Word.
Experience in managing and negotiating with suppliers.
Strong planning and organisational skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Have the ability to work on their own initiative with minimum supervision, prioritise work load and the skills to be a good team player.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
Salary circa £33,600dependent on experience and qualifications.
37.50 Hours per week, Mon-Thurs 8.00 – 4.45 pm, Friday 8.00 -12.30 pm (Early finish on a Friday).
Company Incentive Scheme.
Generous salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% Employer contributions
and with 8 x salary death in service policy.
23 days annual leave rising to 26 after 3 years – plus statutory days.
Westfield Health Scheme membership and Hospital Treatment Plan.
Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme – enjoy the stunning beauty of the surrounding area.
Development and career opportunities.
Sports & Social events.
Free on-site parking
Access to employee assistance programme to help with life’s challenges.
Please apply via on the online instructions or contact Helen for more info.
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