Procurement Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is dedicated to enhancing procurement processes within manufacturing. In this role, you will be responsible for raising purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and identifying improvement activities to boost efficiency. Your expertise in ERP systems and teamwork will be crucial as you contribute to departmental objectives and ensure material availability for production needs. This position offers a dynamic environment where your proactive approach and results-driven mindset will help shape the future of procurement. If you have a passion for making a difference in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing procurement.
• Proficient in IT skills including Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and negotiate with suppliers.
• Identify improvement activities to enhance efficiency.
• Support material quotations and departmental duties.

Skills

Manufacturing Procurement

IT Skills (Excel, ERP Systems)

Teamwork and Communication

Decision-Making

Customer Focus

Proactive Approach

Results-Driven

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English (A-C)

CIPS Membership (ideal)

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

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Responsibilities:

1. Raise raw material purchase orders according to the requirements of the ERP.
2. Send out RFQ to Supplier Base and negotiate price and delivery if necessary.
3. Identify improvement activities within purchasing/material functions to enhance efficiency, focusing on stock reduction, supplier lead times, and stock availability.
4. Contribute to departmental objectives and initiatives.
5. Provide input to production meetings to ensure material availability supporting production needs.
6. Execute sourcing processes and manage ERP transactions.
7. Utilize the ERP system effectively to maximize transactional efficiency and minimize costs, adopting and improving best practices.
8. Participate in business reviews with suppliers and customers to ensure requirements are met.
9. Support material quotations and other departmental duties as needed.
10. Address daily challenges proactively.
11. Work additional hours if required.

Qualifications:

1. 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing procurement.
2. Proficient IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems.
3. Effective teamwork and communication skills within manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, and engineering.
4. Ability to make decisions and work under tight deadlines.
5. Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes; engineering experience is advantageous.
6. Customer-focused with an understanding of internal and external customers.
7. Proactive, methodical, and systematic approach.
8. Results-driven with the ability to set and achieve targets.
9. Approachable and capable of building collaborative relationships.
10. Ideally a member of CIPS.
11. GCSEs including Maths and English (A-C).
12. Knowledge of the company's products and markets is a plus.