Supply Chain Assistant

First Recruitment Services; Broadbridge Heath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant for a distribution company serving aviation clients. This role involves sourcing manufacturers, managing supplier relationships, and processing purchase orders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, ensuring efficient supply chain operations.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-driven.
• Competence in using the IQ system for procurement.

Responsibilities

• Examine daily procurement reports and suggest purchasing actions.
• Generate and process purchase orders ensuring all documentation is included.
• Track supplier delivery timelines and manage delays.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Time management

Detail-oriented

Tools

IQ system

Spreadsheets

Job description

• Position: Supply Chain Assistant
• Salary: up to £35,000
• Location: Broadbridge Heath
• Hours: Monday – Friday
• Benefits: On-site parking

As a Supply chain Assistant in distribution company serving aviation clients. The role involves sourcing suitable manufacturers, initiating supplier relationships, and securing quotes or pricing information.

Supply Chain Assistant responsibilities:

• Examine daily procurement reports for non-franchised items, identify potential vendors, and suggest appropriate purchasing actions.
• Generate and process purchase orders as per instructions, ensuring all necessary approvals and documentation (e.g., End User statements) are included and forwarded to suppliers.
• Confirm receipt and accuracy of supplier order acknowledgements, ensuring alignment with requirements.
• Address any discrepancies in order confirmations with suppliers; if unresolved, escalate to the Supply Chain Manager. Notify the sales team and document issues as necessary.
• Track supplier delivery timelines, manage any delays, and keep delivery records current and precise.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to various suppliers to secure optimal pricing and delivery times, while documenting their responses.
• Help maintain and update the Approved Supplier List with accurate vendor information.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers to support efficient and effective supply chain operations.

Skills & experience required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident interacting with new contacts and building productive relationships.
• Detail-oriented and self-driven to complete tasks independently.
• Competence in using the IQ system to retrieve and analyse procurement information.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in using spreadsheets and other data tools for processing and reporting.
• Skilled in negotiation and assertiveness when engaging with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Structured and systematic in approach to daily responsibilities.

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.