Full Time Purchaser

No agencies please.*Job Overview*We are looking to recruit a full time Purchaser. Reporting to the materials manager the successful candidate will provide full support to the purchasing function.*Key Responsibilities*· Ensure accurate due dates on all outstanding purchase orders.· Organise and consolidate shipments in the most cost-effective manner.· Evaluate reorder quantity and reorder point on a […]

No agencies please.
*Job Overview*
We are looking to recruit a full time Purchaser. Reporting to the materials manager the successful candidate will provide full support to the purchasing function.
*Key Responsibilities*
· Ensure accurate due dates on all outstanding purchase orders.
· Organise and consolidate shipments in the most cost-effective manner.
· Evaluate reorder quantity and reorder point on a regular basis.
· Consolidate suppliers through re-sourcing.
· All orders to have been confirmed by the supplier.
· Assertive chasing down of suppliers. Expedite all overdue orders and update due dates.
· Daily monitoring of the shortage note system.
· Organise sub-assembly operations.
· Run Stock Requisition Worksheet as requested to ensure materials are purchased in due time for production and sales.
· Place all non-stock orders using the most cost-effective means of supply.
· Run the production planning worksheet subcontract element.
· Communicate between sales and production any issues relating to shortages and quality.
· Maintain COSHH sheets for Health & Safety.
· Maintain new design log.
Knowledge & Experience
*Essential:*
· Communication Skills.
· High attention to detail.
· Phone etiquette.
· Problem Solving.
· Time Management.
· Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
· Intermediate IT skills using Microsoft Office applications.
· *Desirable:*
· CIPS qualification.
· Experience in a manufacturing company.
· Previous purchasing experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Gosport PO13 0FZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* What is your purchasing experience?
* Why do you want this role?
Experience:
* Purchasing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LM/MM