Purchasing Assistant - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - Barclay Meade

Barclay Meade
Barclay Meade
Verified Company
Portsmouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref no.

  • BHN561497
    Salary
- £25,000 - £29,000/annum
Location

  • Portsmouth, England
    Start date
  • ASAP
    Job type
  • Permanent
    Job status
  • Open
    Job summary:
My client have a permanent opportunity for somebody who is starting out in procurement


Key skills required for this role:
Experience in a purchasing role


Important:

Experience in a purchasing role


Job description:


  • The role of the purchasing assistant will be to place orders with suppliers ensuring customer delivery dates are met and managing lead times with internal Sales team._
  • Accurately loading the Technical/NPD/ Manufacturing data into ERP system_
  • Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices_
  • Communicating progress of material and packaging to Purchasing Manager and wider team_
  • Following up suppliers for component delivery dates_
  • Liaise with warehouse team to ensure all products as expected_
  • Validating purchasing invoices against original POs for discrepancies_
  • Reviewing stock levels of high demand materials and components and assist Purchasing Manager with ordering efficiencies_
  • Ability to plan forward and help Purchasing Manager prevent any potential gaps in the process_
  • Assist Purchasing Manager with any adhoc admin related tasks_
  • Good understanding of supply chain processes_
  • Previous ERP systems experience as it applies to the core of the role, preferably purchasing software, the company uses Winman as its ERP software_
  • Ability to take the lead and resolve the issues without seeking support_
  • Good knowledge of MS Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, Horizon_
  • Ability to work under the pressure to meet production deadlines_
  • Analytical thinking and good attention is absolutely essential_
  • Building a trusting and good working relationship with suppliers_
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