Company
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady's products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin employing approximately 5,700 people in its worldwide businesses. Brady's fiscal 2022 sales were approximately $1.30 billion
Job description
The Purchasing Co-Ordinator's role is to deliver a ‘Best In Class’ supply chain through total vendor management. Collaborate with cross functional teams to support strategies which make a significant contribution to the company’s bottom line. Contribute to Operational Excellence by delivering the perfect customer order acting as the pivotal point between sales and the vendor.
Main responsibilities:
- Take ownership and responsibility for a set number of suppliers / categories
- Manage the purchase order process including placing, chasing and closing
- Daily expediting of purchase orders
- Communicate changes/delays in a timely and effective way to relevant stakeholders
- Responsible for price changes and handling of initial negotiations
- Provide suggestions for alternative vendors (when required) with supporting analysis
- Responsible for lead-time accuracy, MOQ, MOV, payment terms, drop ship conditions
- Responsible for invoice queries relating to your purchase orders
- Take the lead and suggest supplier SKU rationalisation / source alternative products where applicable
- Take actions as required in response to daily, weekly and monthly reports (Open order report, Lates, Slow & Low movers etc.)
- Support Product Management with sourcing, market or vendor intelligence
- Support Product Compliance team with vendor data as required
Profile
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Has experience in fast paced environment
- Operational experience in a high pressured, Purchasing Department with a track record of high-level accomplishment
- Energetic. Passionate and self-motivated
- Happy to challenge decisions at all levels when required
- Computer Literate – with a comprehensive knowledge in the use of MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Google Mail.
- Ability to extract and analyse data from different sources
- SAP user with in-depth knowledge of the Purchasing Module
- Advantage, working towards CIPS
We offer
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- EAP scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training and development oppourtunities
- 23 days annual leave rising to 26 with service
- Holiday Purchasing (up to 37.5 hours per year)
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