Procurement Analyst

Robert Walters ,
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £20000 - £25000 per annum

Overview

A leading retailer within its field i the Milton Keynes area is seeking a purchasing analyst. Fantastic working environment , which offer a great platform to further hone & develop purchasing skillset . Manage new and existing suppliers to ensure they deliver products and services to meet the needs/requirements of the organisation. Forecast, plan and process purchase orders according to established company policies. Analyse data to provide reviews, recommendations, and action stock profiles Effective and proactive life cycle planning Analysis of stock with the result of locating the correct stock in the correct place in a timely manner Capacity planning of incoming load build to ensure that purchase orders are planned to be delivered Period end target tracking Build purchase orders to ensure that all volume targets are reached Forecast and manage the stock levels at company and depot level to ensure that capacity is correct. Effectively identify, manage and reduce excess stocks Recommend and action stock cleanses Maintain and create reporting structure to provide full visibility of purchases made and on order. Details to be provided in value and quantity Provide recommendations of products to follow exit routes Ensure that all purchase orders and invoices are passed correctly with no discrepancies Responsible for system maintenance and housekeeping within the purchasing department Be flexible to cover other colleagues within the Purchasing department when required Be the expert in their field and with their supplier's products Ensure the order management systems are set to provide the most accurate data to provide optimum order planning Manage stock values, order books and overdue purchase orders Hold meetings with suppliers. Requirements Must have held an assistant/analyst or similar support role in a supply chain or purchasing function. Intermediate level excel skillset