Purchasing Assistant
Permanent Full time
Salary: GBP26k – GBP27k
40 per week Monday to Friday with a flexible start time of between 07:00 and 09:00 and an end time of between 15:30 and 17:00.
Summary
Our client is a world-leading manufacturer in the public transport industry. All design, development, and the majority of production are carried out in their excellent working environment based in Lewes.
Growing rapidly, our client has seen a significant increase in sales over the last 3 years, which is impacting the operational teams. Therefore, they are looking for a Purchasing Assistant with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.
This is a great opportunity for a purchasing assistant to join our busy team and help develop and evolve our purchasing department to a higher level of efficiency to meet the growing demand of the business. For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to progress towards a buyer role and beyond.
The successful candidate will need the necessary experience to interpret the ERP system and place purchase orders that meet the delivery dates and needs of the business.
Requirements
* Experience working in an electronics manufacturing company.
* Data analysis skills using Excel.
* Experience with ERP systems, including raising purchase orders.
* Ability to work under own initiative.
* Flexible, positive, and proactive.
* Strong communication skills with vendors.
Essential Skills
* Keen attention to detail.
* Exceptional organisational skills with a practical and methodical approach to prioritisation.
* Proficiency in multitasking under pressure.
* High standards of professionalism and work ethic with a positive can-do attitude.
* Demonstrated flexibility in daily tasks and training.
Desired Skills
* Experience in electronic components would be very beneficial.
* Strong knowledge and ability aligned to planning.
* Experience of Microsoft D365 would be beneficial.
* Willingness to take a hands-on approach as needed.
* Demonstrated enthusiasm with a proactive initiative.
* Advanced proficiency in MS Office with the ability to learn new systems efficiently.
* Experience working within cross-functional teams.
Role Tasks and Duties (not limited to)
* Progress and expedite open orders.
* Regular review of production shortages and overdue purchase orders.
* Update confirmed delivery dates on the system.
* Maintain supplier monitoring documents and send out supplier scorecards.
* Update pricing agreements on the ERP system where required.
* Place and expedite purchase orders for purchase requisitions.
* Maintain MRP part and purchase order information where required.
* Ensure invoice queries are resolved to allow payment to be released in line with agreed terms.
* Effectively communicate with other departments including production, R&D, sales, stores, and accounts.
* Establish and build good working relationships with suppliers.
TPA is a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.
If you think you are a close fit for this position, please do apply, and we will also register you for any upcoming positions that may be suitable. You must have the right to work in the UK.
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