About the RoleThe Procurement and Contract Assistant supports the effective sourcing, purchasing, and contractual management of goods and services required for calibration operations. The role ensures that equipment, calibration standards, subcontracted services, and consumables are procured in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner, while maintaining accurate contract records and supporting supplier relationships in accordance with quality, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Job Opportunity• Raise and process purchase orders in line with approved budgets and procurement procedures• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, ensuring technical specifications and calibration requirements are met • Support the preparation, review, and administration of supplier service contracts, including calibration service agreements, maintenance contracts and business overheads • Track orders, deliveries, and lead times to support operational planning and minimize downtime.• Build relationships with new and existing suppliers including face to face meetings• Setting up supplier SLAs (Service Level Agreement), developing and maintaining Supplier Score cards • Developing tiers of approved suppliers• Maintaining supplier database to reduce new and unapproved suppliers • Maintaining the supplier NCR (None Conformance) procedure for complaints • Working closely with the customer to understand and fulfill their requirements and attend regular meetings • Ensure procurement activities comply with internal quality procedures and customer requirements• Delegation of Authority Audits • Liaise with internal departments (laboratory, quality, engineering, finance) to ensure needs are clearly defined and fulfilled.• Occasionally you may be required to perform other tasks which are not included in the above description but are within the capabilities of the individual and where necessary training will be given.
Essential Skills• Must hold a full UK driving license with ability to travel across the UK when required • Technical purchasing experience with the ability to assimilate technical information• Excellent understanding of purchasing practices and managing suppliers• A proven track record in developing a good working relationship with suppliers• Preferred, MCIPS qualification or working towards• The ability to work independently and part of a Team• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills• Experience of working with minimum supervision in a busy and demanding environment.• Proven organisational skills and able to perform multi tasks efficiently and in line with specific time lines.
About CompanyTrescal is the global leader in calibration services, offering an array of industries a single source for measurement, repair and asset management across the globe. Starting in 1999, Trescal is an international group with over 6,000 employees across 33+ countries, 630 million Euro turnover servicing over 60,000 customers.We drive environmental sustainability by minimizing our impact on climate, energy and waste. As a service company, we reduce our carbon footprint most notably through environmentally conscious actions at our sites and for our vehicle fleet. We aim to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.Visit our Website @ www.trescal.com or follow us @ linkedin.com/company/trescal
DE&IAt Trescal we are proud to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer, we offer flexible working and are committed to recruiting based on talent without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
BenefitsCompetitive salaryContinuous development and training plan25 days holiday and the option to buy/sell daysFlexible working optionsAccess to the Trescal PerksHubEmployee well-being programmeMedical Health Cash PlanPension and Life Assurance SchemeCycle to work schemeGym membership discounts
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