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Create requisitions and update purchase orders, info records, source lists and other SAP purchasing data Resolution of parked & blocked invoices both directly and via assistance to other requisitions and APTo align and champion purchasing philosophies, tools and agreements throughout the mill, developing healthy rapport and credibility with both internal and external customersAct as primary purchasing contact for various categories as directed by the Purchasing Manager. Identify opportunities and eliminate waste in these categoriesUndertake small purchasing projects as directed by the Purchasing Manager.Maintain written procedures for purchasing departmentDrive trial process of raw materials, etc. and work to improve PMR process.Undertake audits for Quality/Environmental as part of Mill audit team.Cover basic functions of Purchasing Manager for holiday periods.Management of the Operations Directors office, organising meetings on and off site, talking phone calls, arranging lunches, booking meeting rooms, taking minutes, managing the mill managers calendar and expenses, support and assist all senior management to ensure smooth running of the mill. Time Keeping – record management absence and lateness, produce a weekly report on management movements, and update a yearly holiday report for the Operations Director. Accurate inputs of overtime hours for hourly paid engineering staff, as well as holidays /lieu time control and produce a report each week for the engineering manager. Arrange accommodation, flights, car hire, directions keeping within cost and time parameters and provide general support for staff travelling abroad or the UK. Ensuring confidential items are maintained securely.Liaise and communicate with customers, suppliers and other outside contacts at all levelsProvide full secretarial and admin support to both the Ops Director & the Management Team and any other duties assigned by them.

Responsible for Vendor Scheduling according to the S&OP process. Ensure all materials for plan are on site 24hrs before scheduled production and no shortages to the converting lines. Assist FG planner, Communicate raw material supply, any potential shortages, missing parts, attending the daily production meeting.Checking exceptions daily, sending call offs and delivery schedules each week with in the agreed time lines, OTIF report, liaising with various departments and suppliers to ensure smooth running of product changes and raw materials keeping excellent communication internally and externally. Ensure obsolete write off costs are controlled through the RIRO process and assisting the control of trials on new materials and product development. Create new codes within the SAP system as well as BOM changes and data accuracy

Manufacturing company that supplies kitchens to large building companies and Distributors across South Wales, the West Country and The South of England Commercial Contracts & Accounts Assistant – Commercial Accounts Department Responsible for managing large builder accounts including, Invoicing and credit control to ensure customers operate within their credit limit. Producing the appropriate documentation for invoicing on an application basis, working to meet tight payment deadlines. Maintaining and updating application filling system Attending weekly meetings and presenting to the Board an up to date report on all builder accounts in detail Processing all installation invoices for payment Working closely with the Commercial Director and Financial Director Organising and planning diaries & work loads, Minute taking at meetings, letter typing and providing them with general administration support Communicating with customer Quantity Surveyors on a daily basis chasing payments and accounts. Checking processed orders for correctness on price and product Ensuring that all plots are signed off when completed in order to apply for payment. Allocating payments to the correct invoices, dealing with customer payment queries. General office duties and administrative support to the Company and Directors

Steinhoff is a Furniture manufacturing company that imports and manufactures leather furniture supplying some of the UK’s largest Furniture stores. Purchasing Officer – Supply Chain Department Responsible for managing large business accounts, ordering stock from the company database for customer orders. Dealing with the Far East and Europe on a daily basis ensuring operating in the different time zones. Responsible for Pro forma & Invoices ensuring that they are checked signed and returned to the supplier. Liaising with suppliers and freight forwarders on a daily basis. Booking in (GRN) and ordering containers making amendments, stock checks and chasing stock.

Cable Manufacturing Company that produces for some of the world’s biggest car manufacturesCommercial Co-ordinator – Sales / Engineering Provide switchboard cover, meet and greet visitors, general running & admin support to the engineering / sales team, update and create all company presentations, All company travel both abroad and in the UK.Gained experience in working in the automotive industry, and how to deal with both Suppliers and Customers and the demand that is required. Raising and receiving orders, making sure they meet the deadlines, raising enquiries and Sample orders for parts

Provided administrative and secretarial support to the departmental management and engineering team including the co-ordinating and maintenance of SAP and computerised system for workflow efficiency. Attended daily meetings for the 24 hour planning and prioritising of work allocation.Responsible for the ordering of engineering spares and contract maintenance labour through direct liaison with approved suppliers. Source quotations for contract delivery requesting prices against company specifications and engineering drawings Managed the general running of the office including stationary ordering, PC and e-mail controls and typing / filing / reproduction of technical documents and correspondence. Gained experience of working in other departments – Purchasing, Production, Development and Reception as part of a Business Administration Apprenticeship and successful completion of NVQ level 3