Purchasing Buyer - Northfleet, United Kingdom - Reed Business Support

Reed Business Support

Verified Company

Northfleet, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you an experienced Buyer with a purchasing qualification?
Do you want to work for a well known successful manufacturing company that offers progression?

An exciting Opportunity for an experienced Purchasing specialist to join one of the world's largest globally diversified natural resource companies.

Hours
Monday - Friday a week)

Salary
£18 - £21p/h. May lead to Perm after 6 months at £35,000 per annum

Responsibilities

Sourcing products/services using SAP system
Placement of Purchase Orders for approved vendor system
Assisting with invoices and resolving delivery queries
Reviewing and Negotiating prices, lead times and Contractual payment terms
Leading Request for Quote exercises
Participation in Tender exercises
Offering occasional cover to the Warehouse personnel (Forklift training provided)
Participation in month end reporting
Offering cover for Acting Head of Procurement during periods of annual leave and sickness

Qualifications
Purchasing Supply Level 4 qualification

Strong and proven Microsoft Office skills i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

2 years experience working in an Industrial / Manufacturing environment

Skills & Competencies:

Proven communication skills at all levels

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to complete tasks to a timeframe

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Ability to negotiate

Basic understanding of contract law

Ability to accredit and assess performance of vendors

**Don't miss out on this one-time opportunity to join a great firm who have plenty of benefits to offer.