Production Equipment Europe is a leading industrial distributor supplying over 90,000 products to customers nationwide.
We are looking for an individual to join our purchasing team to manage procurement, material requirements planning, product life cycle & obsolescence. Build supplier relationships and understands warehouse space utilization. Familiar with latest supply chain processes and willing to engage in a fast moving and professionally rewarding career.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing and managing purchase orders on a daily basis
* Developing and maintaining long relationships with vendors
* Reviewing minimum stock holdings against average sales analysis
* Ensuring continuous supply and optimum levels of inventory
* Managing and reducing excess inventory levels in order to help improve warehouse space utilization
* Working to agreed time scales and deadlines
* Working with the TL on the onboarding and training of all new hires in relevant processes where directed by the TL.
* Participation in cost reduction activities
* Delivering both high quality and cost-effective solutions
* Managing vendor performance and ensuring alignment with inhouse quality systems
* Departmental administration duties
* Analyse and resolve purchasing issues and discrepancies
Skills & Experience
* 3 years plus planning / procurement experience
* Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or related area is preferable
* Strong organisational and administration skills
* Excellent negotiation skills
* Good computer skills (MS Office), SAP or other ERP system experience highly desirable
* Flexible and pro-active attitude with a desire for excellence
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced distribution environment
* Excellent attention to detail
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