Purchasing Associate - Southampton, United Kingdom - Detail2Recruitment

Detail2Recruitment

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Southampton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Purchasing Associate - Manufacturing & Engineering - Southampton
Competitive Salary

About the Company

Our client is a globally leading steel and technology group, operating in over 50 countries, with a unique combination of materials and processing expertise.

With its premium products and system solutions, they are a leading partner within many industries -automotive, consumer goods, aerospace, oil & gas, railway systems, tool steel, and special sections.

They are currently offering an excellent opportunity for a junior level Buyer/Purchase Assistant to work closely with their VP of Supply Chain.

Purchasing Associate - The Rewards

Competitive Salary
Great training and development opportunities
Potential for course sponsorship
Opportunity to work with an internationally recognised business
Other benefits

Purchasing Associate - Requirements

Demonstrate leadership potential and ability to think strategically
Demonstrate customer service orientation
Ability to assert themselves and work within a team
Willingness and readiness to change
Proficiency in IT software packages
MS Office, SAP, Sage 50 and MRP Software

Purchasing Associate - Responsibilities

Respond to material requirements for project related orders, independently scheduling orders, and monitoring delivery dates.
Requesting quotations from suppliers and handling price negotiations and complaints. Keep MRP software up to date with supplier lead times to ensure accurate stock availability.
Purchase items required for day to day running of the business, e.g. stationery, employee welfare, buffet lunches.
Purchase all items in line with Approved Suppliers List and in line with Operating Procedures.
Work across CU to maintain purchasing efficiencies.
Maintain Approved Supplier List and supplier files with all key correspondence /agreements and supplier questionnaires.
Ensure that the VP Supply Chain Management is informed of any potential shortfalls relating to orders.
Run weekly Open Order list showing overdue suppliers and progress deliveries keeping
Production Manager informed of shortfalls.
Maintaining Company Master Data and creating statistics and reports. Building and maintaining supplier relationships.
Hands on approach with high degree of personal responsibility.

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