Our client, one of the UK's leading energy providers, is looking for a Procurement Assistant to join the Commercial Department on-site at a Power Station in Hartlepool.
Main Responsibilities:
- Carry out the ordering and the management of PPE & Stationery.
- Ensuring compliance of the Acquire Goods and Service process.
- Assist with resolving invoice queries.
- Carry out the ordering of goods and services up to a value of £20k.
- Establish call off arrangements.
- Complete third-party inspection paperwork and manage process.
- Carry out negotiations with external suppliers.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office & Excel).
- Able to communicate at all levels within the business, both to staff, colleagues in other departments and to supplier staff to build effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of the principles of basic Procurement and purchasing procedures and the ability to apply this information in a pragmatic way.
- Previous buying experience essential.
- Able to multitask, organise, and prioritise workloads, as well as meet deadlines.
- A resourceful individual who is flexible in approach.
- Previous SAP experience preferred.
- You will have strong organisational, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to deal with both internal customers and external supplier queries.
- Good attention to detail and be able to contribute ideas and solutions in a fast-moving environment.
Key Benefits working with Manpower:
- 36 days holiday accrual (pro-rata) including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Dedicated Manpower Account Specialist to provide support during your assignment
If successful, you will be employed by Manpower working on a temporary assignment at our client's site and will need to undergo vetting checks as well as a drug & alcohol test.
