Assistant Procurement Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Assistant Procurement Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Global Procurement Manager with reviewing supplier prices and services to ensure the business receives best value for money;
- Liaising with Suppliers to find out price and availability for new customer demands;
- To be responsible for requesting Accounts to make Proforma payments for Suppliers;
- To create the weekly purchasing report within SAP to create suggested purchase orders for approval;
- To liaise with suppliers regarding end to end fulfilment of purchase orders;
- To create supporting documentation to be sent with the purchase orders including carton labels, barcodes and obtain pre-production samples;
- Assist with entering stock control checks on a yearly basis and as required;
- Update product availability dates in the system to enable Customer Service to provide current dates to our customers;
- Order all stationary/consumables for the office and warehouse;
- Assist with carrying out forecasting to manage stock levels against the production usage reports and make recommendations to improve processes;
- Liaise with 3rd party warehouse regarding receiving in of deliveries;
- Liaise with freight forwarders and shipping companies regarding costs;
- To produce back to back order reports for customers to advise on stock levels;
- To create back to back purchase orders and send once approved;
- Liaise with Key Account Managers to determine product needs.
Requirements:
- Able to work under pressure and at the same time prioritise workloads;
- Self-motivated team player;
- Passion to learn and grow;
- Accuracy and attention to detail;
- Results driven whilst not losing sight of the business needs;
- Proficient with Microsoft packages and electronic CRM systems;
- Ability to multi- task, prioritise and manage time effectively and efficiently;
- Knowledge of freight forwarding;
- People person with excellent listening and interpersonal/communication skills;
- Experienced within a purchasing/planning role;
- Analysis and problem-solving.