Purchasing Associate

6 months ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Quest Technical Ltd Full time

**Purchasing Associate**

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

- Minimum 2 years of experience in an Engineering firm as Purchasing Associate.
- Input purchase requisitions accurately into the SAP computer system.
- Analyze and assess purchase requirements derived from MRP before initiating orders.
- Update the system upon receiving acknowledgments for purchase orders, managing revisions as necessary.
- Proactively expedite delayed deliveries and update revised delivery dates within the system.
- Prepare various documents including correspondence, debit notes for supplier returns, letters, reports, and advice notes.
- Manage advice notes and organize data for goods receiving via computer systems.
- Support in maintaining adequate stationery supplies inventory.
- Collaborate within the purchasing team, verifying purchase orders against acknowledgments.
- Provide assistance to the Operations department and cover duties in their absence.
- Actively participate in implementing lean manufacturing practices, contributing to continuous improvement processes, and upholding ISO9001 certification standards.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as delegated.

This role demands meticulous attention to detail, effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate seamlessly within a team environment. A proactive approach to managing procurement processes and a commitment to quality and efficiency are integral to success in this role.

The successful Purchasing Associate will be working for a prestigious organisation and will have the opportunity to progress career and develop skills further. In return our client are offering an excellent salary and benefits, free on site parking, career progression, bonuses and company incentives.

**Salary**: £26,500.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Purchasing Associate: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Bedford (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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