Purchasing Assistant - Retford, United Kingdom - Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS)

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS)
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS)
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Retford, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Do you approach new challenges with passion and take ownership for your actions? Be the change you want to see and start shaping industry from the inside

Trelleborg Polyurethane Products provides innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries within the Shipbuilding, Rail and Industry sectors.

We are a standalone product area positioned within one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, who have a total of around 21,000 employees around the world.

We are seeking a hardworking and organised individual to join our Retford, UK plant. You will receive great benefits and reward package as well as opportunities to grow your career


About the Job:


We are looking for the successful applicant to facilitate the efficient processing of all supplier and procurement related documentation as well as any ERP related transactions required within the department to help support the business with on time delivery to customers.


Tasks and Responsibilities:


  • Accurately process purchase order documentation and ERP transactions as well as maintaining purchasing records in accordance with established procedures
  • Liaise with production, planning and other teams to assist where supply issues cannot be directly solved
  • Ensure contracts are up to date, pricings are accurate and resolve invoice queries
  • Handle contract documentation and key review dates
  • Troubleshooting daily supply issues whilst maintaining professional internal and external communication
  • Development and maintenance of supplier relationships (including price negotiation)
  • Working closely with the Technical, Sales and Supply Chain teams regarding the sourcing of new materials/suppliers as needed
  • Liaising with Production colleagues on the receipt and storage of materials
  • Implementing and supervising supplier performance reviews
  • Actively participating in continuous improvements initiatives
  • Providing support and cover for the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, when required
  • Being the contact for supplier performance, including all aspects for ISO accreditation
Communication is a key part of this role as you will interact with internal and external partners.

Therefore we want someone who has strong persuasion, and negotiation skills, with an ability to connect with staff at all organisational levels.

As an excellent standout colleague you will also be results and solutions driven and will go above and beyond to build an excellent customer experience.

We are also looking for a someone who will contribute towards our way of doing business; but will come up with innovative solutions and understands the important role they play in the overall success of the company.

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