Purchasing Assistant

Posted a week ago by dormakaba

Location:
Hitchin, Hertfordshire

At dormakaba we are a globally successful company, with a family business culture employing more than 15,000 employees worldwide.

We are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions. As a trusted partner, we stand for innovation, top performance and a fulfilling workplace and are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions.

In the UK, we offer and training opportunities, as well career progression and support over 550 employees in the field as well as within our 14 different office locations.

We are now recruiting an indivudual who can contribute to the smooth and effective running of our highly successful purchasing department.

As part of this role, you will be required to support the purchasing manager, as well as actively provide all purcasing administration required to ensure optimal stock for the supply of customer orders,taking responsibility for an allocated portfolio of new products. The role will be based in Tiverton, Devon.

 

A JOB THAT MATTERS: YOUR TASKS 

  • Plan, maintain and review raising of purchase orders within our ERP (SAP) system to ensure continuity of stock.
  • To manage, maintain and improve the working relationships with relevant suppliers.
  • Monitor, report and control stock levels with responsible for all factors that determine stock availability whilst contributing to continuous improvement of processes and maximising stock turn & working capital.

Attributes:

  • Organised, Diligent, Methodical, Eye for detail, Accuracy, Customer focused and ability to priorities affectively

 

EXPIERENCE THAT MATTERS: YOUR SKILLS

  • Previous operational experience, working in a busy office / supply chain environment.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Great communication ability, as you will be required to liaise with both internal and external customers.
  • Competent IT user, experience with Excel (competent) and MRP system would be beneficial.
  • Opportunity for entry at Junior level for those considering career in Purchasing or possess transferable skills.

 

A WORKPLACE THAT MATTERS: A FULFILLING WORKPLACE

At dormakaba we are a globally successful company, with a family business culture employing more than 15,000 employees worldwide. In the UK, we offer and training opportunities, as well career progression and support over 550 employees in the field as well as within our 13 different office locations.

We care for our employees and so as well as an attractive salary offering, we also provide the following benefits:

  • 25 days holiday (can be boosted to 28 via salary sacrifice scheme)
  • Smart pension scheme (employee 6%, employer 3%)
  • Private Health insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Healthshield (Support with optical, dental and other costs)
  • Enhanced maternity benefits (up to 20 weeks full pay - subject to qualification)
  • Employee discount platform

 

INTERESTED – USE THE LINK TO APPLY ONLINE

We look forward to hearing from you

Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
7842-42812002
Job ID:
222280108

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