Purchasing Officer

2 weeks ago

Newmarket, United Kingdom Unisurge International Ltd Full time

**Key responsibilities and accountabilities**:
1. Be able to raise Purchase Orders to fulfil raw material requirements through the MRP system.

2. Raise Purchase Orders for non-stock items including generic items, advertising and consumables.

3. Able to negotiate prices with suppliers

4. Able to Liaise with Contracts Department to agree prices for items not currently in the supply chain.

5. Constantly review current pricing levels to competitiveness in the market.

6. Able to communicate with warehouse and accounts departments regarding invoice and delivery queries.

7. Ensure that a Purchasing Component Questionnaire is completed by all suppliers of new products and pass to Quality Control Department for evaluation.

8. Able to communicate effectively with freight forwarding agents regarding shipments to the UK.

9. To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above

**Principal Relationships**:
1. Accountable to - Commercial Manager

2. Responsible for - Purchase orders management and maintenance of Dynamics 365BC (ERP system)

3. Internal - works closely with peer group in own department and across all functions ensuring projects and procurement are delivered on time.

4. External - Liaise with suppliers to maintain stocks to required levels

**Education and Experience**:
1. Educated to A-level standard in literacy and numeracy

2. Previous experience of procurement and stock management

3. Ability to work as part of a team and by oneself.

4. Knowledge of MRP or similar stock/replenishment systems.

5. CIPS or equivalent qualification

6. Knowledge of the ISO13485 the MDD/MDR and medical devices (desirable but not essential).

**Skills and Attributes**:
1. Well-developed purchasing skills are essential. Skills to include, communication, problem solving and the ability to relate to all levels of the organisation.

2. Ability to track performance against measurable metrics with strict observance for quality and compliance and to always keep Unisurge’s performance in focus.

3. Demonstrate an innovative mindset with the ability to translate best practice into clever use of resources.

4. Ability to conform to existing processes with an eye for detail, to ensure that practices are maintained and operating in the most cost-efficient manner.

5. Show a flexible working attitude with some level of initiative when required.

6. Organisational skills and attention to detail.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Experience**:

- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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