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Assistant Buyer

Employer
Tensator Limited
Location
Milton Keynes
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
12 Nov 2021

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Reporting to the Group Purchasing Manager, you will provide administrative support the Purchasing function.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Use ERP system to review buyer workbench daily
  • Raising Purchase Orders daily (stock and non-stock) as necessary
  • Prepare pricing quotes for design and sales
  • Visit suppliers and maintain relationships
  • Maintaining part parameters, stocking levels etc on ERP system
  • Notify and mitigate cost increases where possible
  • On-going maintenance Bill of Materials using the ERP System for current BoM's and bespoke orders / projects.
  • Creating / on-going maintenance of part numbers using the ERP System.
  • Prepare and review suppliers KPI's to improve delivery performance and stock valuation / availability.

This is not intended as a complete or definitive statement of all duties or responsibilities of the job but as a record of the principal elements.

KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

  • Ensure KPI Targets are adhered to.

PROFESSIONAL/VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Previous experience of working within a purchasing administration role.
  • Looking to study CIPS
  • Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems required and Epicor an advantage.
  • Basic understanding of engineering drawings an advantage.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

  • Confident with the ability to communicate with people at all levels with the Company and within its customer/supplier base.
  • Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent diplomatic communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task in a demanding / changing environment.

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