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We are currently working in partnership with a Manufacturing Business based in Caerphilly who are looking to employ a permanent Procurement Assistant.

The successful candidate with need procurement/ purchasing or buying experience. The role will involve working collaboratively with Procurement colleagues, assisting in the procurement process by monitoring stock levels, researching vendors, tracking orders, and maintaining purchasing records. You will manage and coordinate a variety of activities to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of supplies and equipment based on the organization’s needs.

Procurement Assistant Benefits

* Basic salary of up to £27,000, negotiable for the right person

* Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm

* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays - Christmas shutdown (3 extra holidays given to cover this break)

* Holiday buy back scheme – you can buy back up to 5 extra days per year·

* Contributory pension

* Yearly profit share bonus

* Excellent culture, positive and friendly team, offering high levels of support including that of Directors

* Progression opportunities as they are a growing organisation having recently expanded again in multiple divisions and departments

Procurement Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assist Procurement Manager in obtaining supplies, services, and equipment at the best possible price

* Identify and take full responsibility of company’s indirect purchases i.e., maintenance services, facilities management and utilities, office supplies and miscellaneous, telecommunications, operational services etc

* Company’s packaging material and other consumables purchases based on weekly stock levels and budget allowance

* Monitor and check data and inventory accuracy and report promptly on errors or incorrect data, conducting on-site inventory inspections and preparation of inventory

* Keep detailed records, prepare and maintain purchasing reports for review by management

* Ensuring the purchase orders are completed accurately and on time

* Provide detailed and accurate information to other departments promptly when needed

* Manage and respond to any non-existing and non-stocked product inquiries on timely basis. Work with company’s product specialist on any potential future demands

* Helping to research potential suppliers and compare their products, prices, and services

* Based on monthly budget allowance, track and monitor spent on company’s credit card. Prepare and submit monthly credit card statements to Finance department

* Responsibility of product and services quality standards. Address, record and manage any supplier related quality issues, i.e., QA failures, damaged goods, late, short deliveries etc.

* Implement and manage a supplier evaluation system to assess and rank suppliers based on performance criteria such as quality, delivery, and responsiveness

* Address Supplier rejection rate and cost to Procurement Manager

* Work closely with Marketing Department on new product sourcing and development as well as any new projects that involves company’s supplier base

Procurement Skills and Attributes required

* You must have experience of working within a purchasing or procurement department

* Strong administration skills, able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

* Good understanding of supply chain procedures

* Proven negotiation skills with suppliers/ vendors

* Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail

* Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills

* Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to be proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV online immediately

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