Purchasing Assistant

1 week ago

Cramlington, United Kingdom British Engines Full time

As a Purchasing Assistant you will be responsible for maintaining the purchasing and administration processes which support the effective running of the procurement department.

**The company**:
British Engines Group Company, CMP Products, is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of cable glands, cable cleats and cable accessories. CMP manufactures its products from three facilities based in Cramlington, Northumberland, and has a global distribution network, supported by ten offices spread across six continents from Houston, USA, to Busan in South Korea.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Purchase requisition processing
- Raise purchase orders, issue to suppliers and confirm delivery dates
- Negotiate supplier pricing and payment terms in relation to purchase requisitions
- Source alternative items/suppliers
- Manage all personal protective equipment (PPE ) and uniform requirements
- Manage consignment stock in line with the business requirements
- Expedite purchase orders, updating the ERP system and communicating any late deliveries to internal stakeholders
- Work with, and support suppliers to achieve product orders fully and on time
- Work closely with stakeholders to keep them informed of open purchase order queries and resolution
- Issue supplier approval questionnaires, ensuring all information received meets approval criteria
- Ensure the Enterprise resource planning (ERP) database is up to date namely supplier pricing, lead times and contact information is accurate
- Answer invoice queries
- Work in a safe manner; driving positive behaviour and leading by example with regard to the company’s health, safety and environmental policies
- Carry out any other responsibilities not listed above as may reasonably be expected

**Who we are looking for**:
You must have experience of working in a similar position, a good understanding of the purchase order process and strong IT skills.

Communication skills, being organised and self-motivated with excellent attention to detail is essential.

This position will be on a full time, temporary basis working 37 hours per week, dayshift.

**Benefits**:
Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

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