Purpose: The purpose of this role is to manage the day-to-day operational purchasing tasks, expediting of orders and assisting with supplier management and contractual requirements. Hours of work : 37Working days:4 Location: Manchester M28 2QB Core Responsibilities : Job brief: Are you a candidate that may be looking for your next move within a purchasing department? We are looking for a team player who enjoys problem solving and has a real passion and drive to succeed with a fast-paced purchasing department. The candidate would assist with contractual, ordering and expediting of order lines to ensure that we have no shortages for production. If this sounds exciting, then we would love to hear from you Responsibilities: Processing and administration of purchase orders for raw material and components and maintain purchasing data within the MRP system Process Indirect Purchase orders. Assist Purchasing Manager with Non-Disclosure Agreements and contracts. Expedite purchase order lines weekly. Ability to cover the Goods In area & stores in the absence of the Stores Person. Answer Invoice and purchasing queries in a timely manner. Assist the Supply Management certification and the onboarding process of new suppliers by updating our MRP and Q-Pulse systems. Always work in line with Atecs company procedures and policies Maintain Atecs high quality controls and counterfeit prevention policies and procedures. Maintain the highest ethical standards even when challenged from above. Ensure that Company policy on Health and Safety is reflected in all actions. Requirements: Professional qualification in purchasing such as CIPS would be advantageous but not essential. At least 1-year previous purchasing experience would be preferable or a passion to begin career in purchasing. Experience : Previous experience of a manufacturing / engineering environment. An understanding of ERP/MRP systems. Good analytical skills and knowledge of the Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). Excellent communication / negotiation skills Build supplier relationships with existing and potential suppliers. Skills Required : Good analytical skills and experience of using Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). An interest in buying both Direct and Indirect. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Attitude Required : Aligned with the company values and behaviours Determined Passionate Dynamic Methodical Problem Solver Good communication and negotiation skills. Team player