HAYLEY DEXIS are looking for a Procurement Assistant to work onsite at one of our client’s premises in Manchester. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.
The Procurement Assistant will liaise with Internal stakeholders and external Suppliers to ensure that all Purchase Orders & Purchase requests are created and expedited efficiently. Ideally fully conversant with SAP, SRM & GPS/ARIBA and other necessary Group systems.
Essential Functions
Manage the process of approved shopping cart requisitions ensuring their conversion into purchase orders using SAP MM and SRM. Includes all MRP Requisitions, Material Requisitions and Service Requisitions.
Responsible for the selection of a supplier from the “Approved Vendor List” to process the shopping cart requisition.
Ensure standards of procurement are in line with Group Purchasing Policy.
Ensure Purchase Orders are approved in a timely manner.
Confirm Delivery Dates of all Purchase Orders / Delivery Requests with all external Suppliers and ensure the details are updated in a timely manner into company platforms.
Expedite delivery of outstanding purchase orders.
Maintain existing purchase orders ensuring the SAP System reflects the true outstanding order position with the supplier.
Update supplier contact details on SAP System & GPS/ARIBA and any other Group Systems, ensuring automated and manually raised purchase orders are delivered to the correct Supplier Contact.
Support Regional, National and Group Purchasing team’s objectives
Improve workflows and processes, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing function.
Required Qualifications/Experience
GCSE Maths & English, or equivalent
NVQ in Business & Administration, or equivalent
CIPS Member (Certificate or Diploma) or training towards
Fluent in English (essential) and basic Spanish (useful)
Required Skills/Abilities
Experience of working as part of a Purchasing Team within a manufacturing environment
Experience of using SAP SRM and MM would be an advantage
Good negotiation skills & attention to detail
Flexible approach to work, responding to business needs
Personable, well organised and methodical
Innovative, analytical thinker and client focused
Working hours:
Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week.
What we offer you:
Highly competitive salary
23 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
Company pension.
In-house training.
Fun and inclusive working environment.
Wellness initiatives, including Bike2Work and healthcare scheme.
Life Assurance cover.
HAYLEY DEXIS is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,200 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service.
For more information about HAYLEY DEXIS, please visit our website.
Click ‘apply’ now to become our Procurement Assistant and join the team