Purchasing Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Dartford Kent, United Kingdom Electrosonic Full time

At Electrosonic we're on a mission. A mission to design, build and support innovative technology solutions that create experiences for people to live, work and play. We're looking for dedicated, game changing, team players to drive the future of the Electrosonic. Think you have what it takes? Read on

Main Purpose of Position

To assist the Purchasing Manager in the day-to-day duties of the Purchasing Department. This is a fixed term 12-months maternity cover.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Requesting of quotations and population of internal quotation document
  • Ensuring accurate items have been quoted against the equipment list
  • Keeping accurate records of received quotations
  • Liaising with suppliers for RMA's and with other stakeholders regarding shortfalls
  • Agreeing delivery dates and updating orders with detail
  • Confirming stock availability
  • Administration of overdue orders
  • Placing orders within authorized limits for projects, service and stock
  • Obtaining authorization according to delegations of authority
  • Updating and maintaining returns log
  • Following up outstanding credits
  • Assisting in the administrations and maintenance of supplier pricelists
  • Understanding the requirements of ISO9001:2000 compliance and maintain records accordingly
  • Completing the open orders report bi-weekly & update Navision
  • Actioning and authorising invoices
  • Recording all savings & losses in the purchasing spreadsheet

What Experience, Skills and Attributes you will need to be successful?

  • Assisting with planning and organization of supplier demonstrations
  • Liaising with 3rd tier suppliers for review
  • Understanding and development of supplier SLA documents and commercials
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and policies
  • Assisting with ongoing supplier analysis and rationalisation
  • Providing support and escalation to the business for supplier conflict resolution

Person Specification

  • Experience using Microsoft Navision would be advantageous, though not essential
  • Excellent organisation, prioritisation and communication skills with an ability to work under pressure
  • Strong numerical ability with advanced Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • A self-starter with the ability to use own initiative
  • Able to demonstrate a high level of dedication and self-motivation to the position and to the Company and be proactive in their approach

Company Description:

Electrosonic is a worldwide audio-visual company with extensive experience in designing, project managing, engineering and supporting AV systems and products. Founded in 1964, the company has always been among the first to apply new technology to create tailored, state-of-the-art solutions that meet the challenges of the professional AV market. With over 50 years of experience working on complex projects, both large and small and in multiple geographic territories, Electrosonic has developed a reputation that is unsurpassed in the industry. Many of Electrosonic's projects have been recognised with key industry and sector awards. Electrosonic aims to develop lasting relationships by working in partnership with our customers and suppliers and all others involved in the project.

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