Purchasing Assistant - UK

Location

Evesham, Worcestershire.

Role

We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our UK team. The role will be responsible for running the MRP, obtaining quotes and ensuring emails are responded to in a timely manner.
You will be a good communicator who can work well with other departments internally. You will also communicate with external suppliers, ensuring goods are received on time.

Key responsibilities

Obtain quotes
Create manual POs
Creating POs from the MRP
Support the Purchasing inbox and reply in a timely manner
Liaise with the sales team daily to support orders
Update our ERP (Microsoft AX) with correct cost prices and part numbers. Finish creating part numbers set up by our HQ colleagues.
Chase suppliers to ensure all items are received on time. If they are late for any reason, you will ensure this is communicated with the relevant people
Customs clearance as and when received.
Arrange for shipments to come in from the relevant logistic companies. This will entail liaising with our Warehouse team
Support the Accounts department with any invoice queries received
Profit/loss if advised
Responsible for employee uniforms
Liaise with the Logistics department on any booking-in queries e.g., quantity queries, AX errors etc
Any other ad hoc duties required by the business

Key objectives

Manage the MRP process and stock ordering
Ensure the ERP is up to date
Ensure purchasing emails are responded to in a timely manner

Person specification

Essential
Experience in using an MRP/ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics AX)
Previous experience required from a manufacturing/ engineering background
Good IT skills, including Excel

Desirable
Italian speaking an advantage though not essential
Engineering experience

Applications

Please send your CV and application letter to HR Manager Jessica Hazell at: jessica.hazell@mpfiltri.com