Procurement Buyer

Procurement Buyer

Fareham

Monday – Thursday Friday Hours

Job Purpose

To provide day-to-day procurement services to Sales & operations Manager. Collate/upload/process data into the MRP System (OrderWise – training provided). Be part of an integral team delivering supply chain solutions, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and relationship skills supporting the business with key suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Raise and process RFQ’s / RFI’s to suppliers
Raise PO’s to suppliers
Ensure PO’s are raised against correct financial authority
Negotiate pricing with suppliers
Update MRP system with data relevant to compliance, Safety Data Sheets, shelf life and export controls
Process first level checks for supplier invoices to PO’s on OrderWise
Follow process for obsolescence management
Collate customer compliance information for the supply of spares
Collate information to update and review approved suppliers list
Run PO acknowledgement reports
Answer and direct customer telephone calls
Booking in stock on MRP system
Run late and upcoming delivery reports
Chase late deliveries with suppliers
Liase with sales admin when necessary

Qualifications

Education

CIPS Level 2 or 3 (or working towards)
GCSE Level Grade C/4 English & Maths
2 Years minimum buying experience

Skills

Be able to work on own initiative
MS Office skills
Keen eye for detail
Be able to effectively communicate in both written and verbal format

Other Conditions

Equal opportunities, Fire, Health & Safety and COSHH awareness training (training provided)