Trainee Purchaser
7 months ago
**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 Trainee Purchaser
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and career minded individual to help strengthen and develop the purchasing department, in our fast paced manufacturing environment. The role is based in the admin department and will involve working closely with the Production Controller to ensure that all incoming purchase requisitions are managed in a timely manner. You will be liaising with sheet metal suppliers, ordering the best price materials, placing purchase orders to meet planned production deadlines.
This role is a trainee position, and therefore we need somebody who is highly efficient, organised, IT proficient and has excellent attention to detail.
**Key Responsibilities**
- To source the correct products at the best value taking into consideration cost, lead time and quality.
- Acknowledge and react to purchasing requests in a timely manner.
- Obtain quotes from suppliers to obtain the best value.
- Negotiate better prices where possible.
- Create purchase orders on Sage and ensure order acknowledgments
- 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
**Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes**
- Organised, resilient, energetic, proactive, and results driven.
- Highly organised and methodical approach to managing workload.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience working with Sage preferable.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Able to work on & use own initiative & problem solve
- Looking to build a career in a fast-growing business
**Benefits of Working for ADS**:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Non contractual quarterly bonus scheme
- Above statutory holiday entitlement and additional service linked holiday
- Christmas shutdown for one week
- 40 hour working week, days
- Onsite Gym
- Pension scheme
- Commitment to investing in training and development
- Company workwear and PPE provided
- Onsite parking
- Staff canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme
- We are a successful and fast growing business
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