Job | Full Time

Procurement Assistant

Trainsafe UK

From 20000 To 25000
40.00

Assisting the Procurement Manager with effective and efficient management of the buying / costing department to ensure that the supply of fresh raw materials is of the required standard, with regard to quality, quantity and cost.

Main Duties

Assisting in the procurement and delivery of all fresh produce

Monitoring of stock levels to avoid any shortages / overages of raw material

Assisting the QA Team / Goods-In Team in the arrival of product on site

Assisting the Procurement Manager on liaising with growers / supplier as required, identifying any problems that are current or impending

Maintaining a database recording weekly prices of raw materials to enable decisions to be made regarding future purchasing policies

Assisting the Procurement Manager to organise the most efficient transport of raw materials from suppliers to site

Assist the Procurement Manager in advising Product Development / QA/ Sales as to the viability of any new product with regard to raw material availability and price

Assist the Procurement Manager to procure of any new raw materials as required by Product Development / Production / QA

Assist the Procurement Manager to organise and plan raw material required to meet any promotional activity as required by key customers.

Essential Criteria

·         Minimum  of 1 years’ experience in a Procurement role

·         Experience within an FMCG environment

·         Excellent negotiation skills

·         Ability to communicate with people on all levels 

·         Computer literature

Desirable Criteria

·         Experience within the food sector industry

Additional Information

This is a role for someone with ambition, energy & drive. The role is Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm, however due to the nature of this business on occasion some additional hours and flexibility may be required.

Location 

Newtownards

Alternative Method of Application

Email CV Quoting Ref VRT1146 - [email protected]

Closing Date

Wednesday / 30 September 2015
1:00pm

Contact Details

51 Church Street
Portadown, County Armagh
BT62 3EU
United Kingdom