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Purchasing Assistant
Smiths Interconnect —Dundee
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Handicapping Resource Assistant
The R&A —St. Andrews
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
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Audit Assistant Manager
bk plus —Dundee
- Full-time
- Team management
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Operator
CTDI —Glenrothes
- From £12.96 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Quality control
- Data entry
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer
Network Rail —Perth
- £43,588 - £53,167 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Team management
- Communication skills
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Assistant Manager
Halfords —Perth
- £37,000 - £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Business and Customer Support Assistant
Angus Council —Forfar
- £14,160 - £14,304 a year
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Pharmacy Technician
Boots —Dundee
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Assistant Manager
National Tyres and Autocare —Dundee City
- £35,000 - £41,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Assistant Engineering Manager (HVDC Converters)
SSE —Perth
- Up to £75,000 a year
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Assistant Engineering Manager
SSE —Perth
- £59,800 - £89,800 a year
- Engineering
- HVAC
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Relief Assistant Maintenance Officer
Capability Scotland —Perth
- £12.71 an hour
- Heavy lifting
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
2d
Relief/Bank Assistant Maintenance Officer
Capability Scotland —Perth
- £12.71 an hour
- Heavy lifting
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
2d
Engineering Yard Operative - Hourly
Stagecoach —Glenrothes
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
11d
Geotechnical Engineer-Scotland
Amey Ltd —Perth
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
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Amey Ltd —Perth
- Civil engineering
- Annual leave
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Engineer(Bridges)
Amey Ltd —Perth
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
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Purchasing Assistant

Smiths Interconnect -
Dundee

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Sourcing
Report writing
Stakeholder collaboration
Stock ordering
Stakeholder liaison
SAP Materials Management
ERP software
Microsoft Office Suite
MRP
Procurement support
Data management
Continuous improvement
Procurement processing
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Stock replenishment
Stock coordination
Communication skills
Material requirements planning

Full job description

Company Description

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Job Description

The Purchasing Assistant / Junior Buyer supports the Procurement function by executing day‑to‑day purchasing activities, managing supplier interactions, and ensuring timely availability of materials required for electronic manufacturing operations.

The role involves working with ERP & MRP systems, (specifically Glovia) and cross‑functional teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, support cost‑reduction initiatives, and uphold supplier performance standards.

Procurement & Purchasing Activities

Monitor PO confirmations, shipment dates, and delivery schedules; follow up with suppliers as needed to ensure on‑time delivery.
Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing, lead times, and material master information in SAP.
Assist with sourcing low‑ to medium‑value components, consumables, and indirect materials.
Support cost‑reduction initiatives by collecting price data, analysing supplier quotes, and preparing comparison reports.

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Support

Review MRP exceptions and system messages; take action to expedite, reschedule, or cancel orders.
Work closely with production planners to resolve shortages, delays, or unexpected material demands.
Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts, overstocking, or obsolescence, especially for electronic components.

Supplier Management

Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery issues, quality concerns, and documentation.
Maintain supplier contact information and basic supplier performance records.
Assist in resolving invoice queries, goods receipt issues, and discrepancies between PO, delivery, and invoice.
Support the qualification of new suppliers through documentation collection and initial assessments.

Operational & Administrative Tasks

Generate purchasing reports (open POs, shortages, price variances, etc.) for internal stakeholders.
Upload and maintain documentation such as certificates of conformity, RoHS/REACH declarations, and material specifications.
Support audits related to procurement processes, supplier evaluation, or material traceability.
Ensure compliance with company policies, sourcing guidelines, and electronic manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

Completion of, or currently studying towards

ONC in Business Administration
ONC in Supply Chain Management

These qualifications demonstrate understanding of business processes, production environments, and technical components.

Additional Information

Essential

Experience in a manufacturing or electronic production environment.
Working knowledge of SAP (MM module) and familiarity with MRP processes.
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Preferred

Experience with mechanical component suppliers (e.g., machine shops, metal fabricators, plating shops.
Understanding of supply chain principles such as lead times, MOQ, safety stock, and demand planning.
Basic negotiation skills for pricing and delivery terms.
Exposure to ISO‑certified manufacturing environments.

Key Attributes

Proactive and eager to learn procurement and supply chain best practices.
Strong problem‑solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
Team-oriented with the ability to build collaborative working relationships.
Detail‑driven and organised, with a commitment to reliable data management.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

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