VJ Technology are looking for a Procurement Team Leader for 12-month maternity cover.
This is a full time, fixed term role.
40 hours per week Monday - Friday with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break each day.
8:30am - 5:30pm
Your purpose
· To support the Purchasing team with day-to-day responsibilities.
· Support with the management of Dashboards, KPI’s, trackers & Purchasing reporting.
· To be instrumental in coordinating the purchases and the different processes this entails
· To maintain strong relationships and excellent communication with suppliers and internal contact.
· Aid the Purchasing Manager with team training, coaching and development.
Your day-to-day role
· Working in a fast-paced energetic team who strive for personal and professional excellence
· Team member training and coaching
· Be responsible for the management of the purchasing tasks and processes across the department
· Support Account management with supplier feedback and meeting content.
· Developing strategies to find the most cost-effective ways of working.
· Place orders with suppliers for non-stock and stock orders once the sales order has been received
· To make sure direct delivery to sites are fulfilled and the information given to suppliers is as accurate as possible and delivery paperwork obtained.
· To liaise and communicate closely with the Sales department for any enquiry hand over
· Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors
· Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contact vendors when there are discrepancies.
· Helping the Inventory team with daily stock reports and orders to maintain min-max levels
· Liaise with various VJT warehouses, transfer stock and manage any discrepancies
· Review & monitor stock reports and adjust/re-order when needed
· Support with Health & Safety responsibilities for the Purchasing department.
Skills you have
· Prior people management experience
· Prior experience of working within a fast-paced construction or related industry procurement department (Desirable though not essential)
· Knowledge of the Procurement, the Market & Competitors (Desirable though not essential)
· The ability to liaise effectively and build relationship with suppliers
· Proficient in using IT packages (including Microsoft word and Excel, PowerPoint)
· Objective and KPI setting and tracking knowledge.
· A proactive and flexible approach to plan and meet demanding deadlines