Assistant Buyer

Job Title

Assistant Buyer

Birkenhead

Min 6 months

TBC

7.30am - 16.00pm, Mon - Thurs, 07.30am - 12.30pm Fri.

Our Engineering client based in Birkenhead is recruiting for a temporary Assistant Buyer, for a minimum of 3 months.

To assist the Purchasing Department in ensuring best cost, delivery and quality on all products and projects, assist with supplier management and KPIs as directed.

• Set up and update item/supplier relationships in the MRP system
• Log quotations under relevant supplier(s)
• Ensure all supplier quality certification is up to date and valid
• Upload and maintain supplier information in PRISM/COUPA
• Daily management of GBNOPL with assistance of the Buyers
• Issue RFQs with assistance of the Buyers
• Identify new and alternative sources of supply for products and make recommendations to the buyer
• Ensure monthly scorecards are sent to key suppliers
• Manage the ECO process for Purchasing
• Expedite deliveries as required
• Download monthly reports and create KPIs
• Generate and distribute reports for VMI's on site
• Support in supplier meetings with the Buyers
• Liaise with relevant departments as and when required to ensure tasks and objectives are met in a timely manner

• Numerate
• Able to work as part of a team
• Performance orientated
• Attention to detail
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft Office applications
• Use of ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and BOMs (desirable)

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