Job Description

The successful candidate will be assisting in processing purchasing requests according to business needs both in terms of manufacture of the Company’s product lines as well as sundry purchases. Additional duties will include supporting all departments with stock and non-stock purchasing, supporting other departments with other general administration duties as required.

The role will work closely with the internal Stores department who issue material & components for works orders. This role could grow to incorporate supplier management for the right person so if you have the passion to make this role your own and with future progression within an expanding company in mind this could be the position for you.

You will be responsible for all aspects of purchasing, however some more detailed duties include the following:

• Processing all purchasing requirements Company-wide via the internal MRP system (Progress Plus)
• Liaising with the operations & stores teams, chasing delivery dates and ensuring shipments will be arriving on time
• Plus any other related tasks to support the operations department
• Supporting other departments with general administration tasks as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience of order processing & receipt. Good interpersonal skills for dealing with suppliers. IT proficient (experience of Excel/Word, etc.). Good organizational skills (multi-tasker). Team player. Willingness to learn. Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role. Experience in manufacturing. Knowledge of engineering/fabrication and the ability to understand engineering drawings. Previous experience of MRP software.