Purchaser - Blandford Forum, United Kingdom - Swann

Swann
Swann
Verified Company
Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently looking for a purchaser to join our client in Blandford at a world class engineering solutions partner.


Main Tasks:

  • Negotiate best possible savings on items/services purchased
  • Liaising with colleagues to advise purchasing status and issues
  • Obtaining quotes when required
  • Identifying alternative sources of supply for longlead / out of stock items
  • Progressing orders to required delivery date & followup on late deliveries
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
  • Suggesting & implementing process improvements within the Company's Continuous Improvement framework
  • Supporting / covering other roles within the Purchasing / Goods In team when necessary
  • General administration / ad hoc duties as required

All employees now have the option to move to a compressed 4 day working week (typically 37 hours Monday-Thursday).

  • Proficient in Excel
  • Experience in Microsoft office tools
  • Experience of working in a busy office and light manufacturing environment
  • Previous purchasing experience beneficial but not essential
  • Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria
  • No formal qualifications are required for this role providing there is sufficient experience and skill

Hours:

  • Hours: 3237 hours per week, typically comprising of 8 hours Monday-Thursday, 5 hours Friday (preferably 37 hours if possible a part time role from 32 hours up could be considered)

Working Week:

Mon-Thurs = 8 hours paid (8.5 hours on site), flexible start/finish (as early as 7am start, 4pm finish, or as late as 9am start, 6pm finish.

Friday = 5 hours paid (early start as 7am)

Overtime:
x1.3 hourly rate for each 0.25 hours worked past 37, x1.50 hourly rate for any weekends or bank holidays worked


Holiday Entitlement: 24 days (192 hours) per year plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees, holiday can be taken in hours rather than full or half days if the employee prefers.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£10.00-£13.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Application question(s):

  • Do you have any experience working in a light manufacturing company?
  • When are you available to start?
  • Where are you located?

Experience:


  • Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
- excel: 1 year (preferred)

  • Microsoft tools: 1 year (preferred)
- administration: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
In person
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