Job Ref: 215721078

Date: 2022-02-02 19:59:45

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DO YOU HAVE PREVIOUS PURCHASING EXPERIENCE ?

ARE YOU LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER ?

We have an exciting new role for an International Purchasing Analyst for one of our clients in Milton Keynes, this is a permanent position – Monday to Friday 40 hours per week.

Role

To plan, forecast, and procure stock, while ensuring the highest level of stock availability is maintained and excess stocks are at a minimum.

To ensure purchasing strategies are cost efficient and action improvements to provide the best possible cost of goods for the company

* Analysis of stock with the result of locating the correct stock in the correct place in a timely manner

* Forecast and manage the stock levels at company and depot level to ensure that capacity is not over reached.

* Capacity planning of incoming load build to ensure that purchase orders are planned to be delivered in a 'flat’ methodology

* Collaborate with other team members and colleagues on projects to introduce and refine improvements in KPI’s and working smarter

* Maintain and create reporting structure to provide full visibility of purchases made and on order.

* Ensure the order management systems are set to provide the most accurate data to provide optimum order planning

* Build effective relationships with manufacturers, factories and suppliers

* Manage stock values, order books and over due purchase orders

SKILLS REQUIRED

* Previous Purchasing experience

* Systemic Inventory Management experience

* Experience of building, interpreting and using forecast models

* Advanced PC skills

* Excellent experience with IMS

* Evidence of taking initiative and creating proactive improvements

* Pride in producing excellent KPI’s by taking ownership and responsibility

* Attention to detail

* Effective planner compatible with flexibility when required.

If you think you fit the above and want to know more, then please send your CV for consideration

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the role/s has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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