Purchasing Assistant
2 days ago
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
1. Coordinate the contracting, sourcing and buying of quality components and materials used in product manufacture. Carry out regular visits to maintain standards and resolve supplier issues
2. Assist Risk Mitigation plans based on Supplier performance and commercial risk measurements
3. Arrange Supplier meetings with minuted actions and responsibilities
4. Ensure Supply Agreements and/or Blanket Orders are in place for approved key suppliers.
5. Liaise with both Internal and External customers in order to maintain agreed quality standards and delivery dates.
6. Facilitate resolution of Quality and delivery issues relating to Goods received
7. Drive appropriate initiatives and continuous improvement programmes in order to add value
8. Manage smaller spend suppliers and act as a point of contact for all Internal meetings and challenges
9. To maintain and or/update system requirements and KPIs to monitor progress against targets
10. Support cost reduction and productivity programmes
11. Engage with new Suppliers, managing the transition and implementation from RFQ stage through to delivery
12. NPI new business support**QUALIFICATIONS**:_
CIPS qualified (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) or diploma/degree equivalent. Desirable but not essential
**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE**:
Proven experience in a Procurement role within a manufacturing environment.
Contract negotiation.
Creative and innovative attitude.
Strong analytical approach.
Understanding of manufacturing.
Experience with an ERP based Materials Management system
**PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS**
Remains calm under pressure
Enthusiastic and willing to learn
Solutions oriented
Practical problem solver
Self-motivated and flexible
Work and communicate effectively with colleagues and professional contacts
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programmes
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift Mon-Friday - site based.
**Experience**:
- Purchasing: 2 years (required)
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