Purchasing Expeditor

Purchasing Expeditor
Walsall
Contract

A Purchasing Expeditor is required in Walsall on a contract basis.

The Purchasing Expeditor provides support to the Procurement department and the wider business, building relationships with supply chain and production managers and supervisors to ensure orders are fulfilled in good time and enable production to be maintained without delays. The Procurement Expeditor will be involved in the sourcing of routine, regular parts used in production.

Responsibilities:
* Monitor outstanding purchase orders and requisitions, liaising with suppliers to ensure accurate expected delivery information is maintained and delivery performance adhered.
* Work with Production Managers and Supervisors to ensure critical components and services are received in a timely manner to avoid production downtime.
* Provide feedback to production departments and Senior Buyer of any supply problems which will impact production.
* Work with the Senior Buyer to source and procure routine and regular components from pre-arranged suppliers.
* Support in identifying value chain opportunities as part of procurement initiatives
* Any other reasonable duties as required by the business
* Be familiar with, and comply with, Company policies, procedures and training - whether it's health & safety, environmental standards, quality ways of working or our information assurance practices which protect our network and information
* Promote company values and standards and exhibit appropriate behaviour in accordance with Company ethos
* Carry out any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy customer needs

Requirements:
* Experience and knowledge of a procurement function
* History of managing supply chain and purchase orders
* Good IT literacy
* Experience of a manufacturing environment
* Microsoft Navision exposure would be beneficial
* Procurement qualifications would be beneficial

At First Recruitment we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That's why our Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels, Graduates/Trainees, Engineers, right through to Management Roles.

This is a superb opportunity for any Purchasing Expeditors looking to work for a reputable organisation