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- Supporting the Purchasing Manager with the daily operations of the group purchasing function.
- Preparing and reviewing purchase requests for materials using data from the company’s MRP system or manual orders.
- Managing purchase orders with approved suppliers through the MRP system.
- Assisting the Mail Order Purchasing Team with procurement tasks, especially during peak periods or holiday cover.
- Following up on outstanding purchase orders with suppliers and ensuring updates are reflected in the MRP system.
- Coordinating purchasing matters with the Manufacturing and Production teams on a daily basis.
- Maintaining a strong commercial awareness and communicating effectively to support business objectives.
- Building and enhancing strong relationships with suppliers.
- Tracking, assessing, and enhancing supplier performance using key performance indicators to make strategic decisions.
- Recognising the importance of dual sourcing to safeguard business requirements.
- Assisting with international procurement from suppliers outside the EU, including India and China.
- Collaborating with the Accounts Department to track material cost changes and ensure deliveries align with purchase orders.
- Logging and maintaining supplier non-conformances, providing monthly reports, and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
- Supporting the Goods Inwards function, including booking in and distributing small items across the site.
- Carrying out any other reasonable tasks associated with the role.
- Previous experience in a purchasing role.
- Familiarity with MRP systems (preferred).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Skilled in negotiation, including handling challenging discussions.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
- Adaptability and openness to change.
- High level of accuracy and methodical approach to tasks, meeting deadlines effectively.
- Ability to select the most suitable communication methods to match business and individual needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Full UK driving licence.
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