Supply Chain Assistant

As a Supply chain Assistant in distribution company serving aviation clients. The role involves sourcing suitable manufacturers, initiating supplier relationships, and securing quotes or pricing information.

Supply Chain Assistant responsibilities:

• Examine daily procurement reports for non-franchised items, identify potential vendors, and suggest appropriate purchasing actions.
• Generate and process purchase orders as per instructions, ensuring all necessary approvals and documentation (e.g., End User statements) are included and forwarded to suppliers.
• Confirm receipt and accuracy of supplier order acknowledgements, ensuring alignment with requirements.
• Address any discrepancies in order confirmations with suppliers; if unresolved, escalate to the Supply Chain Manager. Notify the sales team and document issues as necessary.
• Track supplier delivery timelines, manage any delays, and keep delivery records current and precise.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to various suppliers to secure optimal pricing and delivery times, while documenting their responses.
• Help maintain and update the Approved Supplier List with accurate vendor information.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers to support efficient and effective supply chain operations.

Skills & experience required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident interacting with new contacts and building productive relationships.
• Detail-oriented and self-driven to complete tasks independently.
• Competence in using the IQ system to retrieve and analyse procurement information.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in using spreadsheets and other data tools for processing and reporting.
• Skilled in negotiation and assertiveness when engaging with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Structured and systematic in approach to daily responsibilities.

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.