Purchasing Assistant - Snodland, United Kingdom - Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants Ltd

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants Ltd

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Snodland, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Purchasing Assistant

Location - Snodland, Kent

Salary - £25,000 to £28,000 per annum
Do you have previous experience with MRP/ERP systems?

Are you available to start a new position immediately?

We have a great opportunity in Snodland for a Purchasing Assistant to work for one of our clients.

In this role you will be working full-time, 8.30am to 4.45pm Monday to Thursday and then Friday 8.30am to 4.15pm.

Responsibilities

Stock management including working with sales on customer forecasting
Collaborating with the planning team to understand production demand in order to meet required stock availability targets
Maintain excellent knowledge of market and industry developments and assess possible implications for the business
Utilise all available market data to identify trends and assess competition to ensure delivery of optimum product offer
Regularly review performance indicators, KPI's to improve the business
Deal with the negotiation of supplier agreements
Manage supplier business reviews and development
Identify process improvement
Negotiate product cost and rebates where applicable
Cost reduction projects and objectives
Achieve optimum cost through effective negotiation, supplier management, and identification of the most costeffective sourcing routes
Help develop and Implement appropriate sourcing solutions to meet strategic needs
Other duties as deemed reasonable

Skills and Experience

A Purchasing background within a manufacturing environment
Comprehensive use and understanding of MRP/ERP systems
Proven ability to manage own time effectively, whilst working to tight deadlines
Ability to work under pressure in a fastpaced environment
Effective team working and networking skills and the ability to work independently using own initiative
A willingness to help others and go the extra mile to meet targets and objectives
Excellent internal/external customer service skills

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Salary:
£25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits: