Assistant Buyer
Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
About Us
Wells Offshore is a dynamic global supplier of Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies to the Onshore and Offshore Oil, Gas and Merchant Shipping Industry Wells Offshore is a dynamic global supplier of Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies to the Onshore and Offshore Oil, Gas and Merchant Shipping Industry for over 25 years. This field is highly unique offering a multitude of opportunities in the healthcare industry. Supported by one of the largest independent pharmacy chains in Europe, Day Lewis Pharmacy
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Upholding Procurement processes and policies.
- Obtain quotes from Suppliers, ensuring best pricing is provided and where appropriate, negotiate to drive costs down
- Raise Purchase Orders for the purchase of goods
- Help the Procurement Manager and Commercial Operations Manager to review and maintain a strong and reliable Supplier Base, tracking complaints, SLA and KPI’s
- Support stock controllers with product management within the operations
- Track Supplier spend
- Upkeep Supplier and Customer Contract Data
- Support Finance with invoice and Supplier queries
- Support monthly Commercial reports
- Inform the Store Manager of any delivery/stock discrepancies
- Responsible for stock adjustments on our systems
- Process defective items and supplier returns
- Participate in and support the Stock Management team in stock takes and ensure targets are met
- Other Duties as assigned
The Candidate
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office and ERP Systems – particularly Microsoft 365
- Excellent team player, punctual & hardworking
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- IT literate and numerate – use of Excel and Power Bi
- Dynamic and committed with proactive and positive working attitude
- Strong passion for process improvement
- Multitasking with excellent attention to detail
- Focused and pro-active
- Fluent in English
Required Competencies (Critical behaviours necessary to successfully perform the job)
Working with People
Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; Adapts to the team and builds team spirit; Recognises and rewards the contribution of others; Listens, consults others and communicates proactively; Supports and cares for others; Develops and openly communicates self-insight.
Planning & Organising
Sets clearly defined objectives; Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; Manages time effectively; Identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks; Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.
Following Instructions & Procedures
Appropriately follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority; Follows procedures and policies; Keeps to schedules; Arrives punctually for work and meetings; Demonstrates commitment to the organisation; Complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
Coping with Pressure & Setbacks
Works productively in a pressurised environment; Keeps emotions under control during difficult situations; Balances the demands of a work life and a personal life; Maintains a positive outlook at work; Handles criticism well and learns from it.
Required Work Experience
Experience of working in the warehouse/ logistics environment, no remote
UK Sponsorship not offered
