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As a Buying Assistant, you will be responsible for processing supplier Purchase Orders for Hardware products as well as Services. You will work closely with the Sales department to process orders efficiently and ensure that customer expectations and SLA’s can be met. Purchase Orders will need to be expedited to ensure these do not become overdue. Resourcing activities and pricing benchmarking will be key to optimise the best purchasing routes. Relationship building with the suppliers and attention to detail are essential skills.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Place supplier Purchase Orders in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
* Update ASM’s ERP system with the expected delivery dates from the various suppliers
* Build relationships with new and existing vendors
* Qualify any new suppliers as appropriate
* Identify savings and efficiencies within the supply base
* Ensure that day to day business processes are followed and remain compliant
* Understand commercialism and ensure that any non-conformity to margin expectations are highlighted
* Provide ad-hoc quotations to the Sales team
* Focus on achieving KPIs set by the business and agreed with your Line Manager
* Report, present and communicate effectively in team meetings to support continuous improvement
Skills Required:
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
* Good negotiation skills and commercial awareness
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Ability to work well as part of a team and use initiative to resolve any issues
* Strong attention to detail and focus on quality service at all times
* Ability to work to deadlines and strong prioritisation skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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