Assistant Buyer

Job Title

Assistant Buyer

Birkenhead

Minimum 6 months (temporary)

To be confirmed

Mon-Thu 7:30 am – 4:00 pm;
Fri 7:30 am – 12:30 pm

Engineering client based in Birkenhead.

Assist the Purchasing Department to ensure best cost, delivery and quality for all products and projects, and support 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 the assistance of the Buyers
• Issue RFQs with the assistance of the Buyers
• Identify new and alternative sources of supply for products and make recommendations to the buyer
• Send monthly scorecards 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

• Numerate
• Team player
• Performance oriented
• Attention to detail
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• IT literate and fully conversant with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and BOMs (desirable)

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