This role will support the Materials Manager in co-ordinating the purchasing function in a busy manufacturing environment.

Main Duties

• Ensure accurate due dates on all outstanding purchase orders.
• Organise and consolidate shipments in the most cost-effective manner.
• Evaluate reorder quantity and reorder point on a regular basis.
• Consolidate suppliers through re-sourcing.
• Expedite all overdue orders and update due dates.
• Daily monitoring of the shortage note system.
• Organise logistics and shipping for 3rd party suppliers/rework
• Run Stock Requisition Worksheet as requested to ensure materials are purchased in due time for production and sales.
• Place all non-stock orders using the most cost-effective means of supply.
• Communicate between sales and production any issues relating to shortages and quality.

Skills and Knowledge

• Two years purchasing experience.
• CIPS qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing desirable.
• High attention to detail.
• Good problem solving.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills using Microsoft Office applications.
• Results focussed.

Hours and Reward

• Mon-Thurs 8.00am - 4.30pm, Fri 8.00am - 1.00pm.
• £30-33K.
• Pension.
• On site parking.