ACR Recruitment Ltd areseeking an Assistant Buyer for our Engineering client based in Coventry. This is a permanent position. Previous purchasing experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment is Preferred but optional. Candidates must have a Certificate (GCSE) in Maths & English (or equivalent) and be computer literate.
Job Purpose / Objectives:
· Assist with the purchasing of direct & indirect commodities to support internal and external stakeholder requirements.
· To purchase a range of products, materials and components for the production process, to ensure continuous availability to meet the Production timing plan.
To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the procurement process.
Certificate (GCSE) in Maths & English (or equivalent)
Computer literate
Job Responsibilities and Major Activities / Tasks:
· Support the Purchasing team by taking ownership and accountability for a small product category
· Purchasing of direct and Indirect commodities, ranging from workwear, stationery and consumables to components and sob-contract processes to support production.
· Ownership of Purchase Requisitions and conversion into Purchase Orders.
· Use of the MRP/ERP system to support the ordering process.
· Achieve cost-down targets within the supplier base in line with objectives
· Obtain supplier quotations and in-depth cost analysis to support resource or sales activities
· Ensure effective interfacing with all areas, particularly Production Planning and Sales
· Develop and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers in line with their strategic importance to the company
· Arrange and secure support from within the company to meet the customers’ requirements
· Provide Purchasing support for special projects as required
· Monitor the financial relationship with key suppliers, payment status, consequential loss and resolution of invoice queries
· Ensure all work is carried out according to the Company’s quality and environmental standards
Any other Ad-hoc duties as required
Hours of work:
7.30 am- 4.30 pm Mon Thurs 30 min lunch Friday 7.30- 12.30hrs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: COVABWK30