Job Description

Acrastyle Ltd are looking to recruit a Level 3 Business Administrator - Procurement Apprentice to join their team in September/October!

Acrastyle Ltd is an engineering resource-rich company which designs, manufactures, tests, installs, commissions and maintains high-voltage sub-station protection and control equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Methodically review supplier acknowledgments against purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in technical details, pricing and delivery dates. Take corrective action where discrepancies are found. Liaise with Project Coordinators, Engineers and suppliers to resolve issues related to orders, deliveries and documentation. Proactively chase suppliers for late acknowledgments and overdue orders to maintain project timelines. Process purchase orders upon receipt of Purchase Order Requisitions (POR), using the company's procurement system or credit card, as appropriate. Monitor deliveries, book in received goods and update records accordingly to ensure traceability and accurate inventory. Arrange for relevant items to be sent for calibration, maintaining records and schedules to ensure compliance. Compile PORs and associated invoices for monthly credit card statements to support financial reconciliation. Creating purchase orders using the ERP system. Maintaining stock levels. Allocating stock via stores. Sourcing goods and liaising with suppliers to keep purchasing information up-to-date. Expediting goods. Maintaining supplier database. Checking supplier acknowledgments against purchase orders and taking corrective actions when required. Constantly striving to reduce the company's material expenditure by negotiating better discounts, price breaks and sourcing alternative suppliers whist maintaining delivery lead times and quality.

Skills and Personal Qualities

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Excellent communication and customer service abilities. Strong communication and teamwork skills. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.