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SalaryOur client is a leading R&D materials company based in Huntingdon who are currently recruiting for a Graduate Scientist to join its commercial team. You will play a key role in the Sales and Operations team where you will be a technical point of contact when it comes to pricing of customer enquiries.
This role will suit a newly qualified STEM graduate who is actively looking for a successful career outside of the laboratory. Ideally you will have an interest in materials science or chemistry.
Graduate Scientist responsibilities
- Ensure customer enquiries are actioned in a timely manner and within SLA.
- Maximise the conversion rate from enquiry, to quote, to order.
- Understand the capability of our suppliers; build and maintain good relationships.
- Develop suppliers to improve quotation accuracy and speed of response.
- Update Sales and Operations team members on the progress of ongoing enquiries, estimated delivery dates and costing decisions.
- Place 'Back to Back' Purchase Orders as required on the receipt of Sales Order.
- Progress open purchase orders to ensure that delivery dates are met. Actively respond to quality issues and discrepancies.
- Keep abreast of market trends for materials. Benchmark existing suppliers in a bid to maximise purchasing potential.
Graduate Scientist requirements
- Degree level qualification (BSc, BEng or above) in a STEM subject. Ideally this will be focused on Materials Science, Chemistry or Physics.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Accuracy and high attention to detail.
- Passion for providing service excellence and drive to achieve results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility and a positive attitude towards opportunity.
- A mindset that puts the customer at the centre of everything the company does.
- A technical knowledge gained from similar engineering / chemical / material supply business is an advantage.
- Additional languages would be an advantage.
£28k-£32k + excellent company benefits
Graduate/Materials Science/Chemistry/Commercial/Customer/Pricing
