Buyer Purchasing Procurement Assistant
York, North Yorkshire
A GBP 24,000 : A GBP 26,000 per annum
Hybrid working option.
Permanent role working 37.5hrs per week Monday to Friday with Friday working at home
Hawk 3 Talent Solution are recruiting for someone with a Buying, Purchasing or Procurement background to join a growing company based in York, North Yorkshire
The Role
You will be responsible for supporting the sales and purchasing teams in the sourcing and procurement of materials and services in different group functions. Our key services include procurement, logistics, supply and value:add activities.
The role has both an operations and commercial focus, with one costing up a new BOM (Bill of materials) for a customer, and the next spent negotiating with an existing supplier for the best value.
Reporting primarily to the Purchasing manager, this new role is a great opportunity for a driven, commercially minded person looking for an autonomous role to join a successful family:owned and family:run business at the start of an ambitious growth plan.
Duties
* Cost up bills of materials identifying shortage or lead time issues and report information to the sales and customer service teams.
* Purchase materials and services from approved suppliers against customer requirements.
* Expedite purchase orders to ensure supplier on time delivery.
* Set up parts and bills of material on the company ERP system maintaining accurate supplier and part information such as pricing and lead time.
* Managing subcontractors of outsourced processes.
* Maintain stock levels of key part numbers through monitoring of lead times, min/max levels, and customer requirements. Work closely with stores to ensure accurate stock control is maintained and resolve material shortages quickly.
* Work with sales and customer services to offer material alternatives in cases of obsolescence or long lead times.
* Support the purchasing team with any other administration tasks and cover for team members during absences.
Experience Required
* Must have Buying or similar experience
* Able to both work autonomously and also follow clear directions
* Ambitious and driven to exceed to expectations
* Able to work successfully in a fast:paced environment
* Understand exchange rates and working in multi:currency environment
* Strong numeracy skills
* Able to communicate clearly and competently both internally and externally
* ERP experience essential
* strong Excel skills
Benefits
* Healthcare cash plan (up to A GBP 2,000 per year, including dental and eye care)
* Company Pension Scheme
* Flexible working options : working from home Fridays and flexible start and finish.
* 37.75 hours per week
* 28 days annual leave rising to 33 with service (including bank holidays)
* Free on:site parking
* Career progression opportunities
* Long term prospect with a strong company
If you would like for the role of Buyer then please to or call Deb on
Closing date is 6.12.2024 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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