Buyer / Purchaser - Leicester, United Kingdom - ADS Laser Cutting Ltd

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd

Verified Company

Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Background Information:

ADS Laser is a family run business and is the premier metal laser cutting, precision folding, fabricating and finishing company in the U.K.

From Bespoke to Volume Solutions, we have the capability of working from design through to project completion on a wide range of projects from intricately designed Point of Sale materials to volume components.

These find their way into Rail systems for Siemens, Trains for Tfl, Apartment Balconies for Sapphire and sales aids for L'Ancome Fragrances.

Our highly skilled and happy team is important to our business and that of our customers. This translates into exceptional service and quality.

Since founding, ADS has grown tremendously YOY and continues to grow from continuing investment in machinery, infrastructure and in highly-skilled people, employing over 95 in an 87,000 square feet unit whilst possessing the very latest technology.

DUE TO CONTINUED EXPANSION WE'RE HIRING

Vacant Job Position:
Buyer / Purchaser

Key Responsibilities

Negotiating/Expediting of Purchase Orders to ensure ADS Laser Limited receive material within agreed lead times
Acknowledge and react to purchasing requests in an efficient & timely manner
Obtain quotes from suppliers to obtain the best value
Negotiate better prices where possible
Maintain strong relationships with current vendors and build relationships with potential vendors
Create purchase orders on Sage and ensure order acknowledgements
Create new product codes where required
Print copy of purchase order and note the time and date the p/o was sent
Follow up to vendors with phone call to confirm p/o has been received
Check order confirmations are correct
Confirm lead time on all orders and follow up to ensure orders are delivered on time
Ensure materials price spreadsheet is kept up to date
Produce and circulate weekly/monthly stock/purchasing reports
Scan in previous job packs
To work efficiently and effectively towards departmental KPIs
All other administrative duties associated with purchasing including booking jobs onto Sage / Hubspot / Trutops, scanning, filing etc
Providing holiday and absence cover for administration staff

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

Purchasing experience required in a Manufacturing environment
Experience in fabrication / manufacturing and awareness of materials such as sheet metal, aluminum
Strong communication and negotiating skills
Selfmotivated and focused, with a flexible attitude
Good attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy & a commitment to quality
Able to work on & use own initiative & problem solve
Strong communication, team working & people skills
Demonstrate a professional & courteous attitude
Act with integrity & honesty
Positive attitude to innovation & change
Looking to build a career in a fastgrowing business.

Benefits of Working for ADS: