Procurement Assistant

Summary

Purpose of role

To execute all functions supportive to procurement buying, material control and fleet management to meet business supply chain requirements, working accurately and efficiently whilst paying attention to detail.

Salary

£23,810 - £27,166

Description

Roles and responsibilities

  • Provide high levels of customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • Utilise our databases and apps to place purchase orders in line with stock, customer and business requirements.
  • Progress delivery with vendors to obtain delivery confirmation through telephone and email communication within determined KPI target.
  • Control the on-time delivery of components in line with demand and monitor delivery performance of suppliers, reporting failings to the buyers.
  • Support in the management and resolution of any supply chain risks/movements to scheduled requirement.
  • Maintain and update the database with correct purchasing records, including but not limited to purchase order information, invoice checking, purchase part set ups and vendor information.
  • Support in the management of effective inventory profiles.
  • Execute administrative functions related to fleet management including but not limited to vehicle bookings, movements, inspections, record keeping.
  • Management of incoming departmental enquiries.
  • Support the team in the execution of activities to meet all department KPIs.
  • Execute switchboard duties to manage incoming calls to the department and wider business.

Other:

  • Work with the Procurement Team and Operational Management to improve operational systems, processes and policies in support of organisational goals to maximise effective, efficient and profitable output.
  • Maintain the company’s Health and Safety policies.

This specification is not an exhaustive list of duties, you will be expected to carry out different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the Organisation and the overall Business objectives of the Organisation.

If you would like to apply for this position, then please send a covering letter outlining clearly why you think you will be suitable for this position and attaching your CV to HR and Talent team hrandtalent@ves.co.uk