Procurement Assistant - Chesterfield, United Kingdom - 2Fawcett Recruitment

2Fawcett Recruitment

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Procurement Assistant

Location:
Chesterfield

Salary:
£25,000 - £28,000 DOE

Type:
Permanent

Overview

2fawcett are delighted to offer a new and exciting opportunity for a Procurement/ Purchasing specialist to join an Independently owned company.

The Business are well established with a combined annual turnover in the region of £500m and still have ambitious growth plans this year, this business prides themselves on providing an encouraging collaborative environment.

Previous experience in a similar role is required, and you will already have knowledge of procurement strategies strong negotiation skills along with the drive to implement new processes.

The role will involve full process of the procurement and supply chain operations, management of suppliers including risk management and auditing, contract pricing and negotiation.

Reporting directly to the CEO the role will be varied with elements of Group event management and providing additional administrative support.

The Role & Responsibilities of the Procurement & Supply Chain Assistant

Mitigate, negotiate and control costs to a diverse range of suppliers from Software, IT comms to Motor factors and energy costs
Control and monitor outgoing costs
Independently negotiate prices with existing suppliers at contract expiry
Work closely with the CEO and internal StakeholdersProvide additional support and carry out ad hoc tasks such as event management and administrative duties
Mitigate, negotiate and control costs to a diverse range of suppliers from Software, IT comms to Motor factors and energy costs
Control and monitor outgoing costs
Independently negotiate prices with existing suppliers at contract expiry
Work closely with the CEO and internal Stakeholders
Provide additional support and carry out ad hoc tasks such as event management and administrative duties

Requirements of the Procurement & Supply Chain Assistant

Purchasing, Procurement and ERP systems
Contract Pricing, trends and data analysis experience
Knowledge of procurement strategies
Negotiation skills
Technical knowledge
Excel
Openminded and challenging
Strong interpersonal skills
Able to manage multiple activities in parallel but ensuring tasks are closed in a timely mannerAble to work independently and as part of a team
Strong team player, within Procurement & Supply Chain team and throughout the organisation

What will you get in return