Our client, one of the UK's leading energy providers, is looking for a Procurement Assistant to join the Commercial Department on-site at a Power Station in Hartlepool.
Main Responsibilities:
* Carry out the ordering and the management of PPE & Stationery.
* Ensuring compliance of the Acquire Goods and Service process.
* Assist with resolving invoice queries.
* Carry out the ordering of goods and services up to a value of £20k.
* Establish call off arrangements.
* Complete third-party inspection paperwork and manage process.
* Carry out negotiations with external suppliers.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
* Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office & Excel).
* Able to communicate at all levels within the business, both to staff, colleagues in other departments and to supplier staff to build effective working relationships.
* Knowledge of the principles of basic Procurement and purchasing procedures and the ability to apply this information in a pragmatic way.
* Previous buying experience essential.
* Able to multitask, organise, and prioritise workloads, as well as meet deadlines.
* A resourceful individual who is flexible in approach.
* Previous SAP experience preferred.
* You will have strong organisational, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to deal with both internal customers and external supplier queries.
* Good attention to detail and be able to contribute ideas and solutions in a fast-moving environment.
Key Benefits working with Manpower:
* 36 days holiday accrual (pro-rata) including bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Dedicated Manpower Account Specialist to provide support during your assignment
If successful, you will be employed by Manpower working on a temporary assignment at our client's site and will need to undergo vetting checks as well as a drug & alcohol test.