Job Title: Procurement Assistant

Location: Port Talbot

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30 - 5pm Friday 8.30 - 3.30pm

Salary: £26,000

Candour Talent Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Customer Support Representative to join our well-established client based in the Port Talbot area.

This role presents a unique chance to become a part of a dedicated team within a well-established Manufacturing company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting role to the buyer.
• Raise raw material purchase orders according to the requirements of the ERP, raise non-inventory & purchase orders.
• In conjunction with other team members identify improvement activities within purchasing & material functions to improve efficiency with department paying particular attention to stock reduction, supplier lead reductions and stock availability.
• Manage quotations through supply chain, negotiating best price and delivery.
• Manage invoice queries.
• Share in departmental objectives and initiatives.
• To provide input to production meetings to ensure material availability in support of production requirements.
• Use the ERP system in an optimal way to maximise internal transactional efficiency and minimise total costs, adopting 'best practice' and contributing to their improvement.
• Participate in business reviews with the suppliers / customers ensuring that both suppliers and internal requirements are being met. Challenging clients where necessary
• Maintain accuracy in SAP, manage order acknowledgements and process items through workflow.
• Expedite orders and provide updates.
• Manage vendor register - ensure certificates are current.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of previous experience in a manufacturing procurement role.
• Good IT skills required including knowledge of Excel, Microsoft & SAP.
• Must be Organized
• Demonstrate effectiveness in teamwork and communications in a manufacturing organisation with procurement, suppliers, manufacturing assembly operations and engineering.
• Able to make effective decisions and to work within tight deadlines.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing and assembly processes with experience in engineering and advantage.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good people skills.
• Customer focused and have a sound appreciation of internal and external customers.
• Must be proactive, methodical, and systematic in approach.
• Approachable and supportive, able to build and maintain collaborative productive relationships.
• Educated to GCSE 5+ standard including Math's and English A - C.
• A knowledge of the Company's products & markets would be a distinct advantage.
• Working towards CIPS accreditation, with level 3 already obtained.

How to Apply:

Contact Number: 01656332350

www.candourtalent.co.uk

We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV.

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Who are we at Candour Talent?

At our award-winning recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on building strong connections with both our clients and candidates. We operate as both a recruitment specialist for permanent recruitment and a recruitment business for the supply of temporary workers, ensuring that we can effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients and candidates. With a dedicated and passionate team of professionals, we're committed to taking time to understand your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations ensuring that we match you with opportunities that not only align with your professional goals but also inspire you to thrive. Whether you're seeking a career change, advancement, or a new challenge, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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