Job Description

About us

Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd is a British, award winning digital thermometer manufacturer, producing digital and infrared thermometers for food service and industry together with dataloggers, moisture meters, humidity and pH meters.

Located in Worthing, West Sussex, ETI has four sites situated in Easting Close and Dominion Way. ETI currently employ 210 people in total and manufactures 70% of the products it sells.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and IT-literate individual to join our friendly Purchasing Team. Key responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities - Purchasing

Maintain and update records of purchased products and delivery information.

Process and manage purchase orders placement.

Proactively progress and monitor delivery schedules (before due date).

Ensure stock levels are at an acceptable level and re-order/reduce scheduled orders as necessary.

Cover sign and approve invoices relating to Purchase order received.

Coordinate with goods-in regarding delivery dates.

Build and maintain excellent relationships with suppliers.

Liaise with various departments throughout the company eg Purchasing, QA, production staff, etc.

Be commercially aware regarding price breaks and stock levels.

Ensure Purchasing manager is aware of any increases or decreases on purchases.

Update and maintain pro forma payment due for account department and manage this within the overseas Supply chain.

Communicate with overseas suppliers within our supply chain and manage the logistics from origin to ETI. Process paperwork in a timely manner to ensure goods are shipped according to the expected schedule.

Updating forecast spread sheets daily.

Key responsibilities - Works Orders

Cover for producing work orders according to the reorder report.

Dealing with queries and communication from various sources via phone, email, and face to face.

Carrying out any necessary administrative duties as required.

Main interactions

Internally - Purchasing, Instrumentation/Sensors sites, production staff, etc

Externally - Suppliers

Knowledge and experience:

Working within a similar role or a good understanding of working in a manufacturing environment.

Interpreting technical documents, such as diagrams, verbal and written instructions.

Sourcing, working with, and maintaining good supplier relationships.

Negotiating best prices and delivery times.

Purchasing procedures and stock control.

Working with a computerised stock system.

An understanding and responsible attitude to Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.

Understanding forecast and reorder reports to maintain stock levels.

Understanding the stock checks systems in place and how NetSuite shows this.

Training/skills:

Excellent planning and organisational skills, and effective time management.

Strong negotiating skills.

Good computer skills and confident user of Microsoft Office applications.

Excellent communication skills - both on the phone, via email and in person.

Self-motivated and able to use initiative with minimal supervision.

Accurate attention to detail.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Team player - able to work with all areas of the business.

Other

Undertake all duties in accordance with ETI Ltd policies.

Attend all training when required in order to adhere to mandatory regulations, legislation and best practice.

Promote the company positively at all times.

Adhere to all aspects of confidentiality and Data Protection to ensure compliance with the law.

The post holder will be required to undertake such other duties as may be required, therefore, the list of duties in this job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.

The organisation reserves the right to update or amend the job description, from time to time, to reflect changes to the role. The post holder will be consulted about any proposed changes.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills for sourcing, working with, and maintaining good supplier relationships and negotiating the best prices and delivery times.

This role will suit an individual who is extremely IT-literate and has excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills. Good analytical and problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work well within a team are also essential.

Personal Attributes and Skills

Enthusiastic and dynamic nature Problem solving Excellent verbal and written communication skills A desire to show initiative and ability to work under pressure Determined, self-motivated and able to act confidently on own initiative Excellent time management and organisational skills and accurate record-keeping skills A good team player with a personable manner Excellent level of IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Previous experience in Purchasing or Admin based roles preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person