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Job description

Process purchase orders for components and materials as directed by Kanban, MRP and Inventory shortage reports. .

Responsibilities

• Manage a number of your own suppliers/parts
• Monitor the On-Time-Delivery status of purchase orders and report to management any deviations.
• Expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure On-Time-Delivery.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels against department targets including regular reviews of safety stock levels.
• Review component and raw material pricing and negotiate with the vendor to bring in-line with department cost saving targets.
• Advise management on lead time alterations and maintain up to date lead times on systems.
• Liaise with accounts department to ensure all invoice queries are cleared in a timely manner.
• Manage MRP and Component Approval activities for the introduction of New Product Development (NPD).
• Source new components, raw materials and suppliers when the need arises.
• Maintain departmental performance and compliance reports.
• To liaise with Whale account managers, Whale production and warehouse team to ensure dispatch schedule falls in line with customer requirements and Whale monthly budgeted sales targets.
• Liaise with dispatch staff and supply chain team to ensure that the relevant export and legal documentation for orders e.g. shipping information, commercial invoices, etc. are supplied with the goods.
• All other tasks as reasonably requested by the Purchasing & SQA Manager or Production Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• IT skills - Excel, Outlook.
• Good communication skills.
• Be able to build relationships with suppliers.

Desirable Skills

• CIPS Qualification.