Assistant Buyer

Job Details

Reporting to the Group Purchasing Manager, you will provide administrative support the Purchasing function.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Use ERP system to review buyer workbench daily

* Raising Purchase Orders daily (stock and non-stock) as necessary

* Prepare pricing quotes for design and sales

* Visit suppliers and maintain relationships

* Maintaining part parameters, stocking levels etc on ERP system

* Notify and mitigate cost increases where possible

* On-going maintenance Bill of Materials using the ERP System for current BoM’s and bespoke orders / projects.

* Creating / on-going maintenance of part numbers using the ERP System.

* Prepare and review suppliers KPI’s to improve delivery performance and stock valuation / availability.

This is not intended as a complete or definitive statement of all duties or responsibilities of the job but as a record of the principal elements.

KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

* Ensure KPI Targets are adhered to.

PROFESSIONAL/VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Previous experience of working within a purchasing administration role.

* Looking to study CIPS

* Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

* Knowledge of ERP systems required and Epicor an advantage.

* Basic understanding of engineering drawings an advantage.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

* Confident with the ability to communicate with people at all levels with the Company and within its customer/supplier base.

* Strong administration skills and attention to detail.

* Excellent diplomatic communication skills.

* Ability to multi-task in a demanding / changing environment