VERDER SCIENTIFIC
Procurement Assistant
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Carbolite Gero Ltd.
Junior, Career Start
Purchasing, Materials Management, Logistics
Fulltime
Are you looking for a long-term perspective in a successfully growing, profitable company? Then you've come to the right place!
CARBOLITE GERO makes a significant contribution to technological progress: we are a leading international manufacturer of innovative and reliable high-temperature furnaces and ovens as they are indispensable for production and research facilities as well as quality and analytical laboratories. As part of Verder Scientific, we belong to the German-Dutch technology group Verder, a group of companies with over 2500 employees around the globe. We believe that our journey is far from complete. We're looking for innovators and critical thinkers who are eager to challenge the status quo, are willing to contribute new ideas and take over responsibility. If you are passionate about your work and are looking for a position where you can make a tangible impact, we want you on our team. We are growing and are therefore looking for further colleagues to strengthen our team at the earliest possible date as:
Procurement Assistant - Salary dependent on experience and qualifications + Excellent Benefits Package
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Procurement Assistant to join a small, collaborative team based in our office in the beautiful Peak District National Park. This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day procurement function, including supplier co-ordination, inventory management, and ensuring timely and cost-effective supply of materials.
The successful candidate will be organised, pro-active, and confident working with internal teams and suppliers to maintain stock levels, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement.
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Primary Responsibilities
- Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements with the use of ERP/MRP system.
- Facilitate timely creation of requisitions/purchase orders.
- Manage and maintain required stock and safety stock levels.
- Work closely with Goods In and suppliers to handle any quality and quantity issues with procured items.
- Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
- Maintain records and documentation within the department to allow full traceability.
- Contribute to the development of Procurement performance
- Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to understand future requirements
- Co-ordinate and administer all import activities, ensuring accurate completion of customs clearance documentation, import duty requirements, tariff classifications, and Chamber of Commerce documentation and reporting in compliance with UK and international trade regulations.
Key Skills And Qualifications
- Previous experience with MRP/ ERP systems.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office – Excel, Word Outlook and Teams
- Experience in managing and negotiating with suppliers.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Have the ability to work on their own initiative with minimum supervision, prioritise workload and the skills to be a good team player.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing and design environment.
- Ability to understand internal and external technical information.
- Experience of Customs Import procedures.
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What we have to offer
- Competitive Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
- 37.50 Hours per week, Mon-Thurs 8.00 – 4.45 pm, Friday 8.00 -12.30 pm (Early finish on a Friday).
- Flexi-Time Scheme.
- Company Incentive Scheme.
- Generous salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% Employer contributions and with a death in service policy.
- 28 days annual leave – plus company extra day and statutory days.
- Westfield Health Scheme membership and Hospital Treatment Plan.
- Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme – enjoy the stunning beauty of the surrounding area.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Development and career opportunities.
- Sports & Social events.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to employee assistance programme to help with life’s challenges.
- A Free Lunch on site every week.
- Free Fresh Fruit
If you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, a pro-active approach, and would enjoy being part of a highly productive team in the heart of the Peak District, we’d love to hear from you!
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Carbolite Gero Ltd. - Parsons Lane - Hope ‑ Derbyshire ‑ S33 6RB
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