Purchasing Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for a dynamic role in Kintore. This position offers a 6-month contract with the potential for permanence. You will support the purchasing team, manage supplier performance, and ensure timely invoice resolution. Ideal candidates will possess a working knowledge of inventory management and Lean principles, along with strong IT skills. This role promises a flexible work schedule and a collaborative office environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing team with all activities and expedite orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and improve delivery and quality.

Skills

Inventory Management

Lean & Operational Excellence

Oil and Gas Knowledge

IT Skills (MS Word, MS Excel)

Cross-functional Presentation Skills

QA Methodologies

ERP Knowledge (Syteline)

Job description

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Purchasing Assistant - Kintore - 6-month Contract with possibility of going permanent - £14.30 ph -

Our client, a multinational energy company, based in Kintore, is currently hiring a Purchasing Assistant to join the team who will report to the Lead Buyer.

Responsibilities:

• Support Eastern Hemisphere purchasing team with all purchasing activities.
• Monitor and expedite late Purchase and Works Orders.
• Support with the resolution of invoices pending payment in a timely manner, by performing detailed analysis to identify root cause of issue prohibiting invoice payment.
• Review Traceability Number requests and issue numbers to suppliers.
• Review tender requests and present information to Buyers with recommended order placement.
• Proactively monitor supplier performance and develop vendors to improve on-time delivery, product quality and reduce lead-times.
• Assist inventory control, when required, with any queries in goods receiving.
• Update procedures, work instructions and manuals as per requirements.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge manufacturing environment, inventory management, or planning environment.
• Knowledge of Lean & Operational Excellence
• Working knowledge of the Oil and Gas in a relevant field
• Proficient IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel and Other MS Office Applications.
• Experience in presenting to cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of Lean & Operational Excellence
• Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA
• ERP knowledge such as Syteline.

This is a full time 6 month contract role, fully office based in Kintore, with a possibility to extend and/or become permanent (although it cannot be guaranteed).
Hours: flexible start/end - Mon-Fri start 07.30-09.30, finish 16.30-18.30 & Fri start 08.00, finish 12.30 (if reached 37.5 hrs/week).