Our Client is currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer/Planner to join their rapidly expanding business.
Key purpose of Job
Purchasing of materials and sourcing within Company. To facilitate material availability to meet production requirements. Ensure material procurement activities provide Company with the optimum cost in terms of delivery, lead time, quality and price.
Key Responsibilities
- Day to day management of supply of materials for production
- MRP execution and exception management
- Provide forecasts for specified commodities and suppliers
- Management of indirect purchases
- Ensure PO's are transmitted and acknowledged by suppliers in a timely manner
- Expediting of priority or overdue orders from vendors
- Liasing daily with Account Managers to provide order status and delivery date of product
- Routine and non-routine expediting and escalation as appropriate
- Systems data integrity to ensure effective and accurate reporting
- Ensure safety stock integrity and levels are maintained
You will have previous experience of working within a purchasing/materials function. Strong IT skills including knowledge of Excel are required. Excellent time management, customer service skills are essential. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is required.
About Adecco
Adecco is the world leader in human resource solutions, with a comprehensive service offering that includes temporary and interim staffing, outsourcing, permanent recruitment, outplacement and career services, training and consulting, with 12 locations in Scotland alone.
We specialise in a number of sectors including Accountancy & Finance, Construction, Investment & Banking, Sales & Marketing, Admin & Secretarial and Call & Contact Centre. We are currently recruiting for temporary, contract & permanent staff across these sectors.
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