Purchasing Assistant - #1770220
JR United Kingdom
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Edinburgh
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
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Salary Package: £27,000-30,000 per annum
Role Type: Full-time, permanent
Hybrid Working : 3 Days onsite
Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager
Role Profile
A great opportunity has risen for a Purchasing Assistant to join their supply chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-levels of performance by optimising inventory levels, effective supplier management and supporting our servicing teams to meet customer expectations
Main Responsibilities
Ensure system data is effectively maintained, re-order policies are appropriate and MRP demand signals are interpreted to support efficient management of required materials
Effectively manage supplier relationships driving improved supplier performance, including supplier visits within the UK and overseas
Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQ’s) and negotiate terms with potential suppliers
Maintain SAP workflow tasks accordingly
Work with Planning team to maintain optimised inventory levels whilst maximising performance to customers
Request order confirmation from suppliers and ensure they meet requirements and terms
Expedite orders with suppliers and coordinate issuing of delivery schedule priorities
Action Quality Rejects and Quality Investigation Reports in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the quality personnel
Action goods receipt discrepancies and queries in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the goods-inwards personnel
Action invoice discrepancies and queries in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the finance personnel
Participate in negotiations, secure capacity and forecasting
Support the Supply Management function to record and monitor KPI’s to optimise supply chain performance in support of spares and production requirements
Communicate progress and escalate recurring issues to key stakeholders
Support other team members with regards to escalation of progressing issues with suppliers
Maintain safe working practises for self and others in accordance with the Company’s policy on Health and Safety
Development Responsibilities
Monitor, record and issue supplier “On Time Delivery” performance and support with the creation of action plans for improvement for under achieving suppliers
Keep management aware of the Strategic performance level by monitoring and reporting status
Support implementation of Supply Chain Strategy, develop and maintain purchasing tools in line with Corporate and business requirement
Implement where appropriate LEAN principles to improve efficiency in the supply chain areas of the business. A mix of direct support, training and coaching will be required to achieve this across the various departments
Person Specification
Competent Administrator
Background in manufacturing/engineering type environments
Clear communicator, confident to liaise with suppliers and internal teams
Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
Experience with SAP, beneficial
Willing to learn new systems, processes
Good can-do attitude, can work under pressure when needed
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week
08:00-16:45 (Monday-Thursday), 08:00-12:30 (Fridays)
Option to work or use holiday over the Christmas Period
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Salary Package: £27,000-30,000 per annum
Role Type: Full-time, permanent
Hybrid Working : 3 Days onsite
Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager
Role Profile
A great opportunity has risen for a Purchasing Assistant to join their supply chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-levels of performance by optimising inventory levels, effective supplier management and supporting our servicing teams to meet customer expectations
Main Responsibilities
Ensure system data is effectively maintained, re-order policies are appropriate and MRP demand signals are interpreted to support efficient management of required materials
Effectively manage supplier relationships driving improved supplier performance, including supplier visits within the UK and overseas
Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQ’s) and negotiate terms with potential suppliers
Maintain SAP workflow tasks accordingly
Work with Planning team to maintain optimised inventory levels whilst maximising performance to customers
Request order confirmation from suppliers and ensure they meet requirements and terms
Expedite orders with suppliers and coordinate issuing of delivery schedule priorities
Action Quality Rejects and Quality Investigation Reports in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the quality personnel
Action goods receipt discrepancies and queries in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the goods-inwards personnel
Action invoice discrepancies and queries in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the finance personnel
Participate in negotiations, secure capacity and forecasting
Support the Supply Management function to record and monitor KPI’s to optimise supply chain performance in support of spares and production requirements
Communicate progress and escalate recurring issues to key stakeholders
Support other team members with regards to escalation of progressing issues with suppliers
Maintain safe working practises for self and others in accordance with the Company’s policy on Health and Safety
Development Responsibilities
Monitor, record and issue supplier “On Time Delivery” performance and support with the creation of action plans for improvement for under achieving suppliers
Keep management aware of the Strategic performance level by monitoring and reporting status
Support implementation of Supply Chain Strategy, develop and maintain purchasing tools in line with Corporate and business requirement
Implement where appropriate LEAN principles to improve efficiency in the supply chain areas of the business. A mix of direct support, training and coaching will be required to achieve this across the various departments
Person Specification
Competent Administrator
Background in manufacturing/engineering type environments
Clear communicator, confident to liaise with suppliers and internal teams
Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
Experience with SAP, beneficial
Willing to learn new systems, processes
Good can-do attitude, can work under pressure when needed
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week
08:00-16:45 (Monday-Thursday), 08:00-12:30 (Fridays)
Option to work or use holiday over the Christmas Period
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