1. Key Responsibilities

· Schedule the supply of materials to meet production requirements.

· Prepare and raise the purchase orders with the suppliers.

· Track and monitor the progress of the purchase order with supplier.

· Resolve any delivery issues in a timely manner.

· Establish credit terms with suppliers where none exist.

· Search for alternative suppliers to ensure the best possible buying prices.

· Liaise with stores regularly to monitor inventory levels.

· Assist when required with inventory stock checks.

· Communicate with project teams to manage their supply chain needs.

2. Key Performance Measures

· Efficient processing of purchase orders

· Ensuring the purchase requisitions have been completed appropriately.

· Evaluate, track and report the supplier on time delivery (SOTD) performance

· Delivery queries to be kept to a minimum.

· Number of open orders to be at an adequate level.

3. Knowledge, Education, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge:

· Knowledge of sage 50 accounts

· Knowledge of Microsoft office

· Knowledge of an MRP/ERP system

Education

· Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.

· Third level education desirable.

Skills required

· Use of purchasing software, Sage 50 accounts or MRP/ERP system

· Strong organisational skills

· Good IT skills - excel and word.

· Good communication skills - in person and in writing.

· Able to work well as part of a team.

· Able to self-motivate.