Purchasing Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - Smart Recruit Online

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you have experience working in a fast-paced Purchasing role? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?

Trescal is the global leader in calibration services, offering an array of industries a single source for measurement, repair and asset management across the globe.

Starting in 1999, Trescal is an international group with over 4,800 employees across 31 countries with a 20% growth rateWould you like to be a part of our success?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant, home-based with regular UK travel. This is a newly created role and is a great opportunity for a highly organised and experienced individual who would love to build a new centralised purchasing department alongside a Head of Purchasing and make a direct impact on the success of a business

What will I be responsible for?
Responsible for procuring goods and services for Trescal UK and Ireland ensuring supply chain compliance and governance. Ownership of Purchasing activities, setting up processes and developing an effective cost-saving supplier base long term.

Duties include:

Identifying new suppliers, managing purchasing contracts and suppliers
Processing POs
Input information into the management system for analysis and reporting to help identify procurement improvement opportunities
Implementing organised and methodical processes
Due diligence on current suppliers
Building fantastic relationships with suppliers, including researching new options for the business
Purchasing stock
Assisting with negotiating prices
Reporting on vendor spend
Securing guide prices from competitors
Being alert to market changes in terms of cost
Dealing with queries
Develop and research new and existing supply chains
Ability to travel across the UK

Essential Skills:

Our ideal Purchasing Assistant**- Preferably (but not essential) working towards MCIPS qualification or being willing to although a solid purchasing background and experience are equally as important

Excellent understanding of purchasing practices, and managing suppliers
Good analytical skills with experience in gathering/inputting information through a management system
The ability to work independently
Excellent IT and MRP systems knowledge
The ability to assimilate technical information with ease
A proven track record in developing a good working relationship with suppliers
Able to work in SMEs an allrounder, flexible and reliable
Numerate with a good grasp of accurate reporting
An excellent communicator

About Company:

What can we offer you?

Joining our team as a Purchasing Assistant you will be offered a highly competitive salary, 25 days holiday, life assurance, annual bonus scheme, car allowance, healthcare, medical health cash plan, flexible working, gym membership discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, employee well-being and financial well-being hubs, and access to the Trescal PerksHub with discounts on major retail outlets, supermarkets, fuel, restaurants, cinema, theme parks and more.

At Trescal, every employee is the owner of their career.

They participate in building the satisfaction and confidence of our clients, contribute to the entrepreneurial adventure of our companies and create our Group's identity.

Essential Requirements:

Our ideal Purchasing Assistant**- Preferably (but not essential) working towards MCIPS qualification or being willing to although a solid purchasing background and experience are equally as important

Excellent understanding of purchasing practices, and managing suppliers
Good analytical skills with experience in gathering/inputting information through a management system
The ability to work independently
Excellent IT and MRP systems knowledge
The ability to assimilate technical information with ease
A proven track record in developing a good working relationship with suppliers
Able to work in SMEs an allrounder, flexible and reliable
Numerate with a good grasp of accurate reporting
An excellent communicator