Total 9 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in leeds

Purchasing Data Quality Support Assistant, Leeds

Working hours 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday
We will consider flexible working arrangements

Temporary contract - 3 months

Start Date - ASAP

We will consider flexible working arrangements
Overview of the Role
You will provide a professional administrative service supporting the data cleansing activities of the CPS Programme for the Purchasing work stream. Working with colleagues and suppliers, you will ensure that the master data is accurate, complete and consistent to enable a seamless migration to a new ERP solution. You will have a proactive approach to problem solving, helping to resolve purchasing and invoice queries and will work with the SAP purchasing system (P2P) and other in-house procurement systems entering information and generating reports. You will be self-motivated and resourceful with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people and as part of a team. You will have strong numeracy and literacy and IT skills and be willing to undertake any training required that is relevant to your role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Experience of working in an office/administrative environment;
* Excellent attention to detail;
* The ability to work to tight deadlines;
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve complex queries;
* Evidence of high level of proficiency with IT, particularly in the use of Microsoft based applications;
* Evidence of effective time-management and organisational skills;
* Excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
* Evidence of self-motivation and resourcefulness whilst maintaining an ability to work as part of a team;
* Experience of dealing with confidential information.

Additional Experience
* Previous experience with SAP P2P systems or equivalent ERP solutions;
* Experience of public sector administrative procedures;
* Familiarity of working within a procurement environment and with relevant
procurement/finance terminology and processes.

What does the role entail?
* Resolving blocked invoice queries using SAP MRBR and ZMIR5 reporting
* Generating standard SAP reports and extracting master data
* Assisting with the correction of vendor records
* Liaising with suppliers to obtain company information to ensure the
completeness of vendor records
* Supporting the closure of completed purchase orders and identifying any
remediation required to maintain the GR/IR account
* Ensuring open purchase requisitions are approved or closed as required to maintain data quality
* Building up a network of staff contacts, liaising to discuss mutual problems and working to devise solutions which may be adopted as best practise
* Maintaining records and files to an auditable standard

Qualifications and Skills
Essential:
* Knowledge of SAP ERP System;
* Familiarity with working in a small team managing purchasing issues &
questions, working on your own initiative, good communicator and have the
ability to network across the organisation both internally and with external
suppliers;
* Accuracy of data entry into an ERP System;
* Ability to rectify master data corrections in a timely manner with an audit trail embedded;
* Good IT Skills and use of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, teams, MS
Office);
* Ability to maintain good working relationships both internally and externally;
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve complex queries;
* A willingness to undertake required training courses: procurement-related SAP training is mandatory.

Desirable:
* Good understanding of Purchase to Pay Cycle;
* Understand of the Operational transaction within purchasing;

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a works provider in their search for a Procurement Assistant to work from their head office facility in Leeds.

For the successful Procurement Assistant our client is offering:

• up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
• Monday to Friday 0830 - 1730
• Permanent
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual pay review
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Potential to earn an annual EOT (Employee-Owned Trust) bonus, based on profitability of the business
• Access to an employee assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Investors in People recognition – 2015, 2019 and 2022
• Access to mental health first aiders
• Opportunities to partake in volunteer work and charity events
• Flexible start and finish times
• Eyecare vouchers

The role - Procurement Assistant

• Assist the procurement team with centralised administrative support: booking meetingS, transport, deliveries and assisting with internal enquiries
• Resolve escalated invoice issues and queries
• Create purchase orders
• Set up new vendors as required: database administration
• Coordinate between the team and clients where applicable
• Create reports
• Ensure all vendor information is accurately input on the system

What our client is looking for in a Procurement Assistant

• Previous experience working in a purchasing or procurement assistant role (or similar) - ESSENTIAL
• Excellent communication skills
• Administration / IT capability: MS Office - excel, word and internal databases - ESSENTIAL

Key skills or similar Job titles

Purchasing assistant, procurement assistant, buying assistant, category assistant

Commutable From:

Leeds - All, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Castleford, Pontefract

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Here at Hays, we are recruiting an Inventory and Supply Analyst to join a large FMCG client based in East Leeds on a 9 month fixed-term basis. This role is for someone who is highly motivated by analysing data and has experience working in a similar environment. This role is paying £35,000 per annum along with some great company benefits.
This role will involve being a key player within the business, managing relationships with the organisation's Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider to ensure adequate stock cover for the department's products across the whole of the UK.
Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Managing all aspects of stock management, including administration and analysis.
• Collaborating and liaising with 3PLs on stock management and developing solutions to any problems that arise.
• Working with other departments on cross collaborative projects.
• Provide cover and support for the administrator and support the manager when it is required.
• Involvement in the cost review process.

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• 2 years of experience working with a 3PL, and within an inventory role.
• Experience working in a FMCG environment would be advantageous.
• Highly proficient with MS Excel (e.g. VLookups, XLookups, and Pivot tables).
• Prior experience to working with SAP would be beneficial.
• You will need to be highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with a structured approach to work.

This role would be a great fit for someone who is highly analytical and a strong communicator with a track record of relationship building, specifically with 3PLs. This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive with a willingness to learn and develop their skills further and looking to join a collaborative and supportive team.
If this role sounds of interest, please click 'apply'!

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Here at Hays, we are recruiting an Inventory and Supply Analyst to join a large FMCG client based in East Leeds on a 9 month fixed-term basis. This role is for someone who is highly motivated by analysing data and has experience working in a similar environment. This role is paying £35,000 per annum along with some great company benefits.
This role will involve being a key player within the business, managing relationships with the organisation's Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider to ensure adequate stock cover for the department's products across the whole of the UK.
Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Managing all aspects of stock management, including administration and analysis.
• Collaborating and liaising with 3PLs on stock management and developing solutions to any problems that arise.
• Working with other departments on cross collaborative projects.
• Provide cover and support for the administrator and support the manager when it is required.
• Involvement in the cost review process.

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• 2 years of experience working with a 3PL, and within an inventory role.
• Experience working in a FMCG environment would be advantageous.
• Highly proficient with MS Excel (e.g. VLookups, XLookups, and Pivot tables).
• Prior experience to working with SAP would be beneficial.
• You will need to be highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with a structured approach to work.

This role would be a great fit for someone who is highly analytical and a strong communicator with a track record of relationship building, specifically with 3PLs. This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive with a willingness to learn and develop their skills further and looking to join a collaborative and supportive team.
If this role sounds of interest, please click 'apply'!

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Here at Hays, we are currently recruiting for an Indirect Procurement Advisor to support a client based in East Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity, paying up to £30,000 per annum. This role is hybrid working with 2 days in office in Leeds. This is a great development opportunity, where you will sit within the company's central Corporate Procurement Team.
This role is supporting Category Managers who are responsible for managing small/medium portfolio of contracts, you will be supporting a highly established team within the indirect procurement markets. The right candidate for this role will be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise different projects and have a keen eye for detail. You will be taking full ownership of tasks and ensure all procurement activities are following company policies and working procedures.
Your key responsibilities:

• Receiving and evaluating bids and Preparing purchasing recommendations
• Review contractual terms and consult with category managers/procurement managers/legal if required.
• Initiate, issue, and administering purchase orders and contracts through predetermined procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Understand, implement, and comply with the company policies and ensure the same within the supplier base and implement corrective actions when appropriate.
• Collaboration with internal/external stakeholders to meet current needs and explore opportunities for mutual benefit and other potential innovation.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that provides a stable foundation for future business opportunities.

Experience/Skills required:

• 2 years of experience in a procurement role (ideally indirect)
• Demonstrated ability in standard procurement procedures and practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), VMS systems (SAP Ariba) and Service Now
• Comprehension of contractual terms and conditions in conjunction with established procurement policies.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and multi-task.
• CIPS Level 4 (or studying towards)

This role will offer a great development opportunity, with the company looking to actively develop and support the right candidate through their CIPS qualification. If this role sounds of interest, please click 'apply' for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Here at Hays, we are currently recruiting a Strategic Procurement Advisor to support a professional services client based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity, paying £30,000 per annum. This role is hybrid working with 2 days in office in Leeds. This is a great development opportunity, where you will sit within the company's central Corporate Procurement Team.
This role is supporting category managers who are responsible for managing small/medium portfolio of contracts. You will be supporting a highly established team within the indirect procurement markets. The right candidate for this role will be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise different projects and have a keen eye for detail. You will be taking full ownership of tasks and ensure all Procurement activities are following company policies and working procedures.
Your key responsibilities:

• Receiving and evaluating bids
• Preparing purchasing recommendations
• Review contractual terms and consult with category managers/procurement managers/legal if required.
• Initiate, issue, and administer purchase orders and contracts through predetermined procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Understand, implement, and comply with the company policies and ensure the same within the supplier base and implement corrective actions when appropriate.
• Collaboration with internal/external stakeholders to meet current needs and explore opportunities for mutual benefit and other potential innovation.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that provide a stable foundation for future business opportunities.

Experience/Skills required:

• Demonstrated ability in standard procurement procedures and practices.
• The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), VMS systems (SAP Ariba) and ServiceNow
• Comprehension of contractual terms and conditions in conjunction with established procurement policies.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and multitask.

This role will offer great development opportunity, with the company looking to actively develop and support the right candidate through their CIPS qualification. If this role sounds of interest, please click 'apply' for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Here at Hays, I am currently recruiting for an IT Procurement Administrator to join a global IT team for a consultancy based in Leeds. This is a great hybrid opportunity, paying £27,000 per annum, with 1-2 days a week in the Leeds City Centre office.
You will be responsible for assisting the IT Procurement Manager with the coordination and processing of all IT purchases within the EMEA region, ensuring all the spend is approved. You will be part of the IT procurement team which is responsible for the provisioning of equipment and software licences.

Your key responsibilities:

• Assisting with the procurement of IT products and service solutions for the EMEA region
• Manage daily procurement tasks/requests proactively via the IT Service Management tool, Cherwell.
• Collaborating with suppliers to obtain quotations.
• Creating and managing purchase orders through the approval process.
• Respond proactively to information demands and questions from Operational teams and other internal parties as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with other global Procurement team members and share best practices.

Experience/Skills required:

• At least 2 years' experience within a customer-facing IT procurement role.
• Use of MS Office 365, such as Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Experience in software licensing would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organisation with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a constantly changing environment.

If you are interested in working for an organisation that invests in the professional development of their employees, and kickstart your career within Procurement please click 'apply'.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk