The role of a Procurement and Warehouse Assistant combines physical tasks in the warehouse with essential procurement responsibilities. You will be actively involved in inventory management, order picking and packing, and handling deliveries. As a key part of the team, you will also be required to use a Pivot Steer Forklift daily to move goods around the warehouse. While a Pivot Steer Forklift license is preferred, training will be provided for the right candidate. Additionally, some travel to our Satellite units across the UK will be required to support inventory management and logistics.
Responsibilities:
* Warehouse and stock management
* Updating and managing stock levels
* Onboarding new suppliers
* Request for quotations and sourcing suppliers
* Overseeing a small fleet of company vehicles and ensuring they are operating in line with company policies
* Coordinating stock control with operations
* Reviewing supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)
* Placing and receiving orders to replenish stocks as needed
* Tracking shipments and coordinating internal stock transfers, as well as resolving delays
* Maintaining a steady flow of stock from storage to where required
* Performing regular inventory audits
* Maintaining and updating shipment records
* Contacting potential new suppliers to gather onboarding information
* Monitoring vehicle trackers to ensure company vehicles are operating within company policy
* Maintaining accurate records of service, tax and MOT on all company vehicles
* Source and qualify new suppliers
* Collate terms, prices and agreements of suppliers
* Preparation of formal supply agreements
* Maintenance of supply chain databases
* Raising of Purchasing Orders
* Picking and packing
* Using the Pivot Steer Forklift to move materials around the warehouse
* Inventory accuracy rate
* Order picking and packing accuracy
* Receiving and inspection accuracy
* Forklift utilization and safety
* Time to process orders
* Warehouse organization and space utilization
Minimum Requirements:
* Full UK Clean Driving Licence
* Pivot Steer Forklift Licence (desirable)
* Counterbalance Forklift Licence (desirable)
* Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
* Experience within a procurement environment
* Warehouse experience and stock management
* Strong organizational and physical stamina to handle warehouse duties, including picking, packing, and lifting
* Ability to accept deliveries and ensure accurate stock records are kept
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills for vendor and supplier interactions
* Proficient in using warehouse management systems and basic office software
* Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally
* Planning and organization skills
* Flexibility
* Reliability
* Work in line with Cenergist Values – Quality, Collaboration, Innovation, Support and Passion
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