Job Descriptions

Production Equipment Europe is a leading industrial distributor supplying over 90,000 products to customers nationwide.

We are looking for an individual to join our purchasing team to manage procurement, material requirements planning, product life cycle & obsolescence. Build supplier relationships & understand warehouse space utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of product categories
• Ensuring continuous supply and optimum levels of inventory
• Reviewing minimum stock holdings against average sales analysis
• Managing and reducing excess inventory levels
• Manage & improve warehouse space utilization
• Working to agreed time scales and deadlines
• Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors
• Participation in cost reduction activities
• Delivering both high quality and cost-effective solutions
• Managing vendor performance and ensuring alignment with inhouse quality systems
• Departmental administration duties
• Analyse and resolve purchasing issues and discrepancies
• Understanding of logistics within the company

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years planning/procurement experience
• 3rd level qualification in Supply Chain or Finance is preferable or equivalent work experience
• Strong organisational and administration skills      
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Flexible and pro-active attitude with a desire for excellence
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• 3rd level qualification in Supply Chain or Finance is preferable
• SAP or other ERP system experience highly desirable

Skills

• Organisational Skills
• Administrative Skills
• Negotiator

Experience

• 2+ years