Procurement Assistant - Retail
Page Personnel
- Macclesfield, Cheshire
- £26,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Accurately enter clean orders into SageX3 and return any unclear orders to the corresponding Account Manager.
- Generate necessary product codes for order processing.
- Coordinate with supply chain to confirm lead times before placing orders to ensure optimal delivery schedules.
- Issue Purchase Orders (PO) based on customer requests, and align with manufacturing and assembly timelines.
- Vigilantly track PO progress until delivery confirmation and update Sage X3 with all pertinent details.
- Proactively address supply chain delays by collaborating with Account Managers to find solutions.
- Record order updates and relevant documents in HubSpot.
- Liaise with Logistics to maintain clear communication with customers and manage expectations regarding supplier issues.
- Regularly evaluate supplier performance and communicate findings to management.
- Strengthen partnerships with suppliers for ongoing business enhancement.
- Maintain up-to-date product knowledge within the team and the supply chain, sharing insights with Sales as needed.
- Ensure comprehensive supplier integration according to internal procedures.
- Proficiency in Sage X3 and/or MRP software is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in a comparable position.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Highly organised and self-driven, with the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication abilities, aimed at building solid relationships both internally and externally, while maintaining a customer-centric approach.
- A collaborative attitude, willing to adapt and support within a tight-knit team framework.
- Exceptional attention to detail, coupled with robust numerical competencies.
- A methodical and diligent work ethic.
- Attractive salary package with yearly reviews.
- A generous allotment of 33 days of annual leave, alongside an extra day for significant personal events.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Superior sick pay benefits exceeding standard contractual obligations.
- Pension scheme available through salary exchange.
- Immediate access to EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and life assurance from the first day of employment.
- Regular company social gatherings and casual dress codes on Fridays.
- Recognition programs, including Employee of the Month and awards for long-term service.
- Discounts on company products for employees.