Product Features
Blog
Contact Us
Sign In
Reed
,
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Procurement Specialist
|
|
Contract Type: Contract |
|---|---|
|
|
Salary: £12 per hour |
Overview
My Client is a market leading organisation within a very unique and interesting industry and are currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join their team in South Stockport. The business has direct operational offices in all major continents and together with dedicated distributors offer solutions across 70 countries. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Purchase materials in a timely manner and at the lowest total cost Coordinate supplier activity and negotiations Analyse trends in supplier pricing and sales activity to determine correct timing of purchases Issue purchase orders and changes Maintain proficiency in computerised purchasing/business systems (Netsuite); be literate and functional with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel Maintain accurate purchase order prices and supplier cataloguing Identify and optimise common inventories among facilities Perform other duties as directed EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Proven experience in a purchasing role within a related market such as technology, engineering or manufacturing. Working knowledge of purchasing systems and practices is essential Experience in inventory management and demand planning Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and with suppliers Analytical approach to problem solving Desirable to have experience working with quality frameworks such as lean-six sigma/TQM Effective communication skills. Ability to work cross functionally in a matrix and international environment German speaking would be a great advantage for this role however it is not mandatory. My Client is looking for candidates who are immediately available and will be reviewing CVs on Friday 6th March so if you’re interested, apply now.