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Salary- End to end order processing
- Supplier management
- Product Management responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain / Procurement Specialist / Buyer / Purchasing Assistant to join a very well-established Manufacturing and Distribution business, with head offices in the Poole area.
The successful Supply Chain / Procurement Specialist will take responsibility for a portfolio of existing suppliers, set up new suppliers and prepare information and reports for supplier reviews and negotiations.
Experience of working in either a Distribution / Manufacturing environment is essential for this role, as you are joining a very busy team, and will be expected to quickly establish yourself and adapt to new systems processes, with ease.
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- End to end management of the purchase order process
- Managing a portfolio of suppliers, and updating systems with new supplier contracts
- Monitor and where required, expedite purchase orders to maintain high service levels and SLA’s
- Capture and report data on product and supplier performance, supplier contract reviews and negotiations
- Maintain and set up any new products and relevant information onto internal systems and external websites - ensure that all mandatory data is updated, as required.
- Regular liaison with suppliers to ensure that websites are updated with accurate information pertaining to new product features / benefits, certifications, and other required data
- Ensure that all supplier partners provide purchase order acknowledgements – review, challenge / escalate any issues that arise
- Regular liaison with internal teams, supply partners, and customers as required – both over the phone / email.
- Carry out any additional projects / administration as required
- Excellent communication skills – both written and spoken
- Strong IT skills with confidence to quickly adapt to multiple in house systems and processes
- Strong EXCEL skills will be required as you will be working with excel on a daily basis
- Organised and structured approach to your work
- Previous Supply Chain / Product Management / Buying or procurement experience would be ideal for this role.
Our client is offering an attractive basic salary, along with the additional benefits as follows:
- Basic salary up to £35k per annum, plus opportunity to earn bonus on a monthly and annual basis
- Free parking on site
- Free Snacks, soft drinks, tea and coffee on site, as well as weekly free lunches
- Competitive holiday package, with opportunity to buy / sell extra days
- Team building and other wonderful social events and well being initiatives
- Stunning state of the art offices and break out facilities and a friendly, supportive work environment
For more information about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment
