Assistant Buyer

Pict Offshore is a young and growing company providing access and material lifting systems to the offshore wind sector. We are a Joint venture with Ørsted - the global leader in offshore wind. Having successfully deployed our GUS150 products to the Hornsea 2 windfarm in the North Sea we are expanding our operation to fulfil further orders and need smart, energetic and motivated people to join our team.

**Job Title**:
Assistant Buyer

**Job description**:
We are looking for a capable Assistant Buyer to assist our Supply Chain Manager with the day-to-day tasks associated with procurement, purchasing administration and shipment of goods.
As a small company the role needs someone who can handle a wide range of tasks, is a fast learner and willing to take on additional responsibilities.

This is a full time role for a fixed term to end of June 2023, however there may be the opportunity to extend.

**Main duties**:

- Placing and expediting Purchase Orders
- Pulling kits of material to send to subcontractors
- Archiving delivery paperwork
- Updating due dates for receipts
- Communicating delivery requirements to sub-contractors
- Arranging shipments of goods
- Receipting goods
- Assisting with ECO implementation / point of embodiment
- Inventory control / stock counts / system transactions
- General office administration e.g. answering calls/taking deliveries
- Receipting goods
- 2-3 years experience in a similar role
- Excellent IT skills with detailed knowledge of Word and Excel
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Strong communication skills
- Strong team player with “can-do” attitude
- Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
- Permit to work in the UK

**Advantageous knowledge/experience**
- Previous experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Navision or other ERP systems

**What you can expect in Return**
- This is a full time role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per weekFixed term to end of June 2023, may be an option to extend
- Salary of £20,000 to £22,000 per annum commensurate with experience
- Workplace pension scheme and life assurance cover
- 33 days annual leave pro-rated (inclusive of public holidays)
- Day off on your birthday
- Based in Inverkeithing, Fife
- Friendly and collaborative team who value and respect each other

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 3 years (preferred)