Job Description
Responsibilities:
* Purchase material and services based on system requirements and LCC production program.
* General administration of all related processes, including purchase orders, subcontract operations, sales orders, checking order confirmations, receipting, invoicing and stock adjustments.
* Participate in supplier negotiations to establish commercial agreements.
* Maintain related item data within the MRP system.
* Monitor, analyse and optimise supplier delivery performance (Quantity, delivery dates), liaise with suppliers in case of discrepancies.
* Update delivery dates and escalate late deliveries.
* Process claims in relation to order quantity, delivery dates and packaging in cooperation with Quality Department and Goods Receiving Department.
* Identify internal and external stakeholder business needs, provide solutions and minimise risks.
* Analyse and optimise purchasing parameter to reduce inventory levels while maintaining availability of parts.
* Other ancillary duties associated with the position.
Qualifications, Requirements and Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years' experience required in a purchasing role.
* A recognised qualification in a related discipline.
* Experience in Engineering / manufacturing environments is a distinct advantage.
* Highly motivated self-starter, dependable, can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and well-developed influencing skills, with a proven ability to build, manage and maintain relationships at all levels.
* Must possess excellent planning, scheduling, negotiating and organisational skills.
* Proven record of strong attention to detail as well as excellent reporting skills.
* Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, etc.) is essential.
* Advanced skills with formulas, complex financial spreadsheets in MS Excel would be a plus.
* Experience of material planning, warranty management with an ERP system (BAAN) would be an advantage.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Subsidised canteen
* Retailer discounts
* Travel opportunities
* Sports and social club
* Cycle to work scheme
* Early finish on a Friday