Assistant Buyer

Job Title:

Assistant Buyer

Location:

Barton Under Needwood
Duration:
Min 6 months
Salary: TBC

Hours:

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

Our Engineering client based in Barton Under Needwood, is recruiting for a temporary Assistant Buyer, for a minimum of 6 months.

Key Aim:

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

Key Duties & Tasks:

Set up and update item/supplier relationships in the MRP system
Logging 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 the assistance of the Buyers
Issuing RFQs with the assistance of the Buyers
Identifying new and alternative sources of supply for products and making 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 KPI's
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

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Able to work as part of a team
Numerate
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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