Purchasing Assistant

Multimatic; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Purchasing Assistant

Location: Multimatic Special Vehicle Operations Europe, Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Multimatic is a global automotive supply company providing hardware and engineering services to OEMs around the world.

We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support the Purchasing Team with sourcing, negotiating, and procurement (including expediting) of goods and services to ensure that project requirements are met, taking into account price, quality, and delivery. These activities will be undertaken in conjunction with the development and maintenance of a project Bills-of-Materials, tooling requirements, and associated purchasing administrative services as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with the Purchasing team to support the purchase of goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
2. Support the operations function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact the project.
3. Work closely with Programme & Production Managers to ensure timely supply of goods to meet the demands of the programme, including expediting deliveries.
4. Provide analysis on costs, both new and existing, and review cost reduction activities.
5. Prepare reports and updates as required.
6. Analyze stock levels to determine appropriate order schedules.
7. Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules.
8. Execute other purchasing administrative activities.
9. Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communication.
10. Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
11. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.