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Our client is seeking a trainee buying assistant to
assist the procurement manager in providing support to enable
the production of non-standard products. The role will also
assist with purchasing of materials under the direction
of the procurement manager. You will need to have some degree
of engineering knowledge for this position.
Duties: Provide estimates and quotations for the production
of non standard items.
Negotiate prices and deliveries with Suppliers and
raise Agreements where necessary.
Develop, motivate, plan and incorporate cost saving
programs, through establishing mutual confidence with potential
and ongoing suppliers
Progress orders to ensure prompt delivery of goods.
Locate suppliers of materials, equipment or supplies,
and interview them in order to determine product availability
and terms of sales.
Monitor suppliers price, quality, delivery, and service
performance; take corrective action when required
Accumulate, prepare, and present necessary reports
concerning cost trends and price changes
Maintain and update all purchase orders, price change
notices, order history, quote information, and correspondence,
for all production parts held responsible
Initiate value chain improvements
Ensure that all suppliers pricing information is up
to date and stored in accordance with procedures on the
ERP system
Maintain accurate and up to date supplier agreements,
trading terms for all approved suppliers within the portfolio
Arrange and attend meetings with suppliers both on
site and when beneficial at suppliers premises
Maintain close liaison with the sales force and accounts
department to ensure early resolution of actual or perceived
problems.
Ensure sensible stock levels are maintained in recognisance
of company requirements and monitor obsolete stock.
Interpret in conjunction with the Sales, Engineering
and Production Departments the materials, components, stock
etc required for production and customers, ensuring that
subsequent stock requirements are procured.
Develop and maintain effective relationships both
internally and externally with all suppliers, customers
and colleagues
Provide detailed information to the engineering department
to enable the production of drawings and BOMs for the relevant
products.
Assisting the purchasing manager in sourcing materials
required and progress subsequent orders to ensure prompt
delivery of goods
Location: Hastings Salary: To £17,000 per annum
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