Purchasing Controller (Engineering)

Job Location	Airfield Industrial Estate
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	30,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

We are proud to be working with a well-known client in the Ashbourne area who are looking for a Purchasing Controller for their FMCG business.The purpose of this role is to ensure that the stores and parts are in an orderly fashion with adequate stock levels throughout. The ideal candidate will have some buying and purchasing experience as you will be sourcing parts and negotiating with suppliersto ensure you are getting the best price possible.You will report into the Engineering manager.Job Role and Responsibilities:

To provide purchasing support to the Engineers and Managers as listed above
Validates all purchasing costs and seeks to obtain best value on all purchases
Ensure the expenditure tracking is up-to-date, accurate and distributed in time
Raise all purchasing orders according to procedure, ensuring correct delivery
date, correct categorisation, and item detail
Manage the Site engineering stores and stock reports
Collate goods received and ensure proper receipting by the stores assistant
Order goods and services from contractors / suppliers
Answer and deal with any purchasing queries as necessary
Help manage the site capital cost tracking report
All relevant CMMS and ERP data entry as necessary
Proactive approach in continuous improvement for department
Manage the work: assess the day-to-day performance and review the training
needs for engineering stores assistant.
Follow all SOPs in relation to purchasing including bidding rules/capex
procedure etc and have a sound understanding of engineering procedures such
as contractor protocol, permits to work

Skills and Experience Required:

Numeracy and literacy skills
Inventory management experience
Good inter-personal skills
Familiar with Engineering,
Able to work on own initiative.
Mechanical and Electrical
Manage spend according to a budget process
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Experience in a food production / FMCG
High degree of IT literacy including Microsoft Office and Excel
Warehouse Management Systems
Experience with a recognised supply chain SAP /ERP systems
Previous purchasing experience
Negotiation Experience
Valid Forklift license (desirable)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with good stock and purchasing skills with an engineering bias. You will be responsible for the stock reports and weekly expenditures and the ideal person will challenge exceptions and overspend and report backto the engineering manager in a timely and efficient manner.If you feel you have the experience for this position, then please apply and send us your most up to date. Once we have received your application one of our Talent Managers will arrange a suitable time to go through the role and client in much more detail.

Keyskills :
EngineeringNegotiationPurchasingStock ControlStock Management

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