Junior Buyer/purchasing Expeditor - York, United Kingdom - Forum Energy Technologies

Forum Energy Technologies
Forum Energy Technologies
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York, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Job Description:


Forum Energy Technologies (FET) is a world leader for the supply of Work Class ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles), Observation Class ROVs, Trenchers and Submarine Rescue Systems providing innovative solutions for challenging deep water intervention operations.

Design and manufacture of these systems is based at the facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire which is part of a worldwide company with headquarters in Houston, USA.

These products are known worldwide for unrivalled quality and technical excellence utilising a wealth of experience, delivering products that perform reliably in hostile environments.


Job purpose:

To purchase, at the best possible price and quality any goods or services to the current standard or advised specification as required by the company to the timescale dictated by the needs of the company.

To carry out expediting of purchase orders and obtain information from internal and external sources relevant to the department.


Key Responsibilities:
(Key Tasks)

  • Perform clerical work in conjunction with the operation of the department.
  • Expediting of purchase orders to validate delivery dates and accelerate where required.
  • Obtain quotations adhoc as requested from internal customers record and return.
  • Ordering of basic components and services.
  • To ensure timely purchase order placement in line with planned demand of basic components.
  • Communicate effectively at any level within the business as circumstances dictate.
  • Carry out all tasks in line with Health & Safety regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities:
(Deliverables)

  • Accurate inputting of information into the spreadsheets and computer systems
  • Vendor delivery date(s) accuracy
  • Ontime ordering of basic components and services
  • Carry out job tasks safely using good working practices

Education/Qualifications (essential):


  • GCSE Mathematics, English, IT Skills
  • Good computer skills competent with Microsoft packages

Key Skills (essential):


  • Accurate and thorough with the ability to work as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft excel & word
  • Numerate, detail oriented and articulate

Technical Competencies (essential):


  • Numerate, communication and detail oriented

Experience (desirable):


  • Previous experience of working in procurement is desirable
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