Siemens is creating its first UK based Rail Industry Hub on the outskirts of Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire. With an initial contract to assemble nearly 50 trains to service the Piccadilly line on the London Underground, we are starting to recruit up to 300 skilled technical and support colleagues in our Manufacturing Facility.
In the near future, follow-on work is expected to bring this number of trains into the hundreds, along with an expansion on the site into maintenance and overhaul activities displaying a long-term commitment to the area and growth in employment and career opportunities.
We are looking for a Purchasing Operative to join the Logistics team in Goole. As a Purchasing Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the cost-efficient and on-time supply of materials, according to scheduled demand.
You will make an impact:
* You will form part of a team responsible for successfully processing purchase requests and ensuring the on-time arrival of material on site.
* You will engage with various other parties (both internal and external) in the supply chain to improve the flow of material, communicating or raising concerns as appropriate.
* You will have a keen eye for detail, be comfortable analyzing data, and be able to relay and receive information from a variety of sources.
You will demonstrate:
* A strong working knowledge of the material purchasing process, from purchase order to product delivery.
* Data analysis and I.T. skills, with SAP / Excel knowledge advantageous.
* Excellent communication and people skills, with an eye for detail.
It would be beneficial to have:
* Purchasing material in the Rail industry.
* Monitoring supplier performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
* International supply chains.
What else do you need to know?
We offer a competitive salary based on your experience, 26 days of holidays plus bank holidays, and a flexible benefits package where you choose the benefits that are important to you.
With over 300,000 employees, Siemens is a global market leader in engineering and within the Rail Industry, involved in manufacturing, maintenance, and rail network infrastructure, bringing innovation across all our platforms. We are changing the way people travel.
Siemens as a global business is a technology and innovation leader; however, it is the people who work at Siemens who drive everything. Apprentices, interns, and graduates join and go on to lead businesses. People create value and ideas at every level. Our values show how we care for each other and act as one team. It is a business that people love and love to work for.
The DEGREE framework now established by Siemens globally will touch all our employees, businesses, and the communities in which we operate. DEGREE is a monumental change program that tackles issues from Net Zero through to Modern Day Slavery, and all things in between. This framework addresses the biggest issues that face society and the Planet. Siemens Mobility at Goole will, of course, be part of and implement the DEGREE framework.
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