Junior Buyer

Office based role

8:00 – 4:30 Monday – Thursday

8:00 – 3.30 Friday

A person with the drive to work with suppliers in partnership, helping both parties to work accurately, efficiently and cost effectively.

·Build and maintaining positive, long-term relationships with Suppliers

·Research new suppliers and make recommendations to the Purchasing Manager.

·Obtain quotes for materials requested by the Sales department in line with Customer RFQ

·Evaluate quotes and negotiate prices and delivery with focus on achieving best price and quality.

·Raise Purchase Orders, Call Off orders and maintain in Oracle MRP / ERP system.

·Progressing of orders to ensure specified dates are met and the correct items and quantities are received.

·Updating and maintaining internal databases and ERP system with records of orders, deliveries, invoices, contracts & supplier approvals.

·Identify and maintain quality standard requirements and ensure all products meet the required standards (ISO 9001 & 14001).

·Communicating supply chain delays and risks with key stakeholders.

·Monitor Inventory – including stock take planning and participation.

·Support Production personnel with the efficient running of the production office.

·Generate intercompany purchase orders for raw material and consumables.

·Responsible for all factory MRO’s / factory & office consumables.

·Any other administration duties required by the manager

·Customer focused with strong communication skills (written & oral).

·Good administration skills ( Word, excel, access,)

·Oracle MRP / ERP experience beneficial

To apply please forward your cv in word format.