Job Ref: 212190114

Date: 2020-10-12 14:48:28

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As a global brand in the queue management industry, we are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to provide administrative support to our UK and US Purchasing teams. Based at the global head office in Milton Keynes and reporting to the Senior Purchasing Manager, the ideal candidate will have a background in a similar role and a desire to progress within a purchasing career.

Key Tasks:

* Use ERP system to review buyer workbench daily.

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

* Progress chasing Open purchase orders and reviewing weekly supplier reports.

* Maintain and enhance relationships with existing Supply Chain.

* Maintaining part parameters, stocking levels etc on ERP system.

* Creating / 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.

* In conjunction with Senior Purchasing Manager, liaising with the sales team regarding bespoke orders / project in relation to costs, lead-times and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Previous experience of working within a purchasing administration role.

* Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

* Knowledge of ERP systems required and Epicor an advantage.

* Basic understanding of engineering drawings an advantage.

Personal Qualities required:

* 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.

* Desire to learn purchasing knowledge / work towards CIPS professional qualification

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