Purchasing Assistant

Schneider Electric; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

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Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Onsite, Plymouth

Mission:

To provide operational level purchasing administration support to the Residential Controls Segment, including:

• Indirect parts purchasing and management, including services and capital.

Key responsibilities:

• To create and manage purchase orders.
• To support the procurement / planning team to ensure the timing and accurate supply of Purchased parts within the plant.
• To assist and provide cover for the Planning of Manufacturing schedules.
• To monitor stock levels and coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams.
• To provide and support specification changes to materials and components as driven by any department / function within the plant.
• To maintain accurate records and documentation.
• To provide operational support in the procurement and management of all indirect purchase areas including services and capital.

Skills and attributes:

• Proven experience in a Purchasing role within a volume manufacturing plant.
• Good level of computer/ERP literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Firm understanding of cross-functional inter-dependencies (operations, finance, supply chain).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Able to collaborate effectively with others to achieve objectives.

Education

• Ideally working towards or CIPS qualified.

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

“We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.”

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing