You will be involved in purchasing goods and services, maintaining stock levels, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in line with company processes and ISO9001 quality standards.
As part of your role, you will:
Procurement & Purchasing
Process purchase orders and call-off orders
Respond to material requirements planning (MRP) signals and internal requisitions
Issue requests for quotations (RFQs) and liaise with suppliers
Stock & Systems Management
Maintain accurate records on the Sage 200 system (stock, suppliers, and purchase orders)
Carry out regular system updates and audits
Material Planning
Monitor stock levels and identify potential shortages
Support scheduling and ordering of materials in line with demand
Help optimise stock levels to prevent over or under-stocking
Supplier Coordination
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
Support cost-saving and product improvement initiatives
Assist with expediting orders and resolving invoice queries, returns, and rejects
Team & Operational Support
Attend production, quality, and safety meetings
Communicate daily with operations teams and supervisors
Provide support and cover for the Lead Buyer when required
Training:You will work towards a Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprenticeship which will include:
Off-the-job training with a training provider
On-the-job learning within the procurement team
Development of key technical and professional skills
Training Outcome:An apprenticeship in buying/procurement can open up a wide range of career paths across supply chain, commercial, and operational roles.Employer Description:Mors Smitt, an operating company under Wabtec, is a global manufacturer of vital railway relays, safety-critical electronics, and complete measuring and control solutions for the rolling stock and infrastructure industries.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Friday, 7:30am to 12:30pm or 8:00am to 1:00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working....Read more...
