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- Supporting the Purchasing Manager by raising purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and ensuring best quality, price, and lead times across production, R&D, and ad hoc requirements.
- Monitoring and managing supplier performance, delivery schedules, and shortages; proactively chasing delays and sourcing alternative suppliers to minimise disruption to production.
- Maintaining and updating supplier databases, pricing, and specifications in real time; assisting in stock take preparations and reporting activities.
- Handling returns and supplier issues, resolving invoice discrepancies, and reporting quality or delivery performance concerns for continuous supplier improvement.
- Participating in cost-saving initiatives, negotiating favourable terms, and supporting strategic buying plans to align with production forecasts and business goals.
- Previous experience in a relevant procurement or purchasing role.
- Proven experience of working closely with suppliers and negotiating pricing, quality, and delivery.
- Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge specifically Excel.
- 23 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Pension contributions 5% employee and 3% employer
- Employee assistance scheme
- Discretionary performance based annual bonus
- Health portal
