Procurement Assistant - Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom - Plum Personnel

Plum Personnel

Verified Company

Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
**Salary £24K - £28K DOE

KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES**Our client has taken a Procurement Assistant who will be in charge of procuring new and in use products for all departments of the company and to regularly review existing suppliers & ensure the company is getting the best terms.

To network and negotiatewith suppliers & contractors for the best commercial terms. Responsible for planning procurement activities to ensure continuous stock availability on site.

Main Responsibilities:

Handling Sourcing Enquiries for products requested for internal and externals keyholders covering shortages, tenders, stock lines to ensure competitiveness and maximise profitability
Monitoring stock levels, forecasting, planning accurately and correctly assessing needs. Ensuring the company is at no time over or under stocked.
Monitor the performance of supplier and products to ensure that they meet the required standards on time delivery, quality, quantity, and agreed costs
Proactively look for the most advantageous territories and suppliers to purchase from in a regulatory compliant manner
Improve and develop the business relationships with current suppliers as well as sourcing new ones.
Working very closely with Sales department to ensure maximum communication on updates regarding deliveries, delays, and price changes
Efficient filing of all relevant paperwork to do with deliveries received, for regulatory purposes. Ensuring all required paperwork has been received.
Support the management of team risks through KPI's and quarterly review process ensuring compliance with best practice
Minimum one years' experience in a procurement related role
Experience of managing self in a proactive way
General knowledge & Technical skills:
Working knowledge of procurement regulations
Strong relationship building, negotiating and influencing skills
Planning & organising skills
GCSE or equivalent level
Numerate (GCSE or equivalent level maths)
IT Literate

Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to selfmanage and prioritise and plan effectively
Welldeveloped interpersonal skills coupled with an ability to prioritise work
Strong communications skills, both written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player, service orientated, supportive and innovative.