Job Title: Assistant Buyer
Location: Birkenhead
Duration: Min 6 months
Salary: TBC Hours: 7.30am – 16.00pm, Mon – Thurs, 07.30am – 12.30pm Fri.
Our Engineering client based in Birkenhead is recruiting for a temporary Assistant Buyer, for a minimum of 3 months.
Key Aim:
To assist the Purchasing Department in their aim to ensure best cost, delivery and quality on all products and projects, assist with supplier management and KPIs as directed.
Key Duties & Tasks:
* Set up and update item/supplier relationships in the MRP system
* Logging quotations under relevant supplier(s)
* Ensure all supplier quality certification is up to date and valid
* Upload and maintain supplier information in PRISM/COUPA
* Daily management of GBNOPL with the assistance of the Buyers
* Issuing RFQs with the assistance of the Buyers
* Identifying new and alternative sources of supply for products and making recommendations to the buyer
* Ensure monthly scorecards are sent to key suppliers
* Manage the ECO process for Purchasing
* Expedite deliveries as required
* Download monthly reports and create KPI’s
* Generate and distribute reports for VMI’s on site
* Support in supplier meetings with the Buyers
* Liaise with relevant departments as and when required to ensure tasks and objectives are met in a timely manner Skills, Knowledge & Experience Numerate
Able to work as part of a team
Performance orientated
Attention to detail
Strong planning and organisational skills
IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft Office applications
Use of ERP/MRP systems
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