Purchasing Associate – Manufacturing & Engineering - Southampton - Competitive Salary
 
About the Company  
 
Our client is a globally leading steel and technology group, operating in over 50 countries, with a unique combination of materials and processing expertise. With its premium products and system solutions, they are a leading partner within many industries - automotive, consumer goods, aerospace, oil & gas, railway systems, tool steel, and special sections.
 
They are currently offering an excellent opportunity for a junior level Buyer/Purchase Assistant to work closely with their VP of Supply Chain.
 
The ideal candidate will have a desire to work in this role and demonstrate some experience in the following:
 
Purchasing Associate – The Rewards

• Competitive Salary
• Great training and development opportunities
• Potential for course sponsorship
• Opportunity to work with an internationally recognised business
• Other benefits  

Purchasing Associate – Requirements 

• Demonstrate leadership potential and ability to think strategically
• Demonstrate customer service orientation
• Ability to assert themselves and work within a team
• Willingness and readiness to change
• Proficiency in IT software packages – MS Office, SAP, Sage 50 and MRP Software

Purchasing Associate – Responsibilities

• Respond to material requirements for project related orders, independently scheduling orders, and monitoring delivery dates.
• Requesting quotations from suppliers and handling price negotiations and complaints. Keep MRP software up to date with supplier lead times to ensure accurate stock availability.
• Purchase items required for day to day running of the business, e.g. stationery, employee welfare, buffet lunches.
• Purchase all items in line with Approved Suppliers List and in line with Operating Procedures.
• Work across CU to maintain purchasing efficiencies.
• Maintain Approved Supplier List and supplier files with all key correspondence /agreements and supplier questionnaires.
• Ensure that the VP Supply Chain Management is informed of any potential shortfalls relating to orders.
• Run weekly Open Order list showing overdue suppliers and progress deliveries keeping
• Production Manager informed of shortfalls.
• Maintaining Company Master Data and creating statistics and reports. Building and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Hands on approach with high degree of personal responsibility.

 About Us
 
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