Purchasing Assistant - maternity cover

Responsibilities

• 12 month fixed term contract maternity cover
• Supporting the general activities of the Business’s Procurement functions
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including Purchasing, Sales and Operations teams
• Support the Supply Chain with placing of orders and ensuring timely deliveries
• Co‑ordinate with suppliers for the progressing of purchase orders
• Help resolve any issues relating to delivery delays
• Order acknowledgement monitoring
• Test Certification and document processing
• Assisting with day to day enquiries from UK & Ireland internal customers
• Analysing quotations from suppliers, contribute towards purchasing decision

• Strong communication skills at all levels, are essential
• A methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills and business intelligence
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and ability to handle any challenges that arise within the supply chain
• The ability to meet time frames and work under pressure is important

• Previous experience in a Procurement environment
• Ideally within the Steel Industry
• Experience of using SAP ERP Software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel