We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Assistant to join our supply chain team.
You'll be reporting into the Category Manager for either Physical Goods or Contracts and Services) and providing support to the Category team.
You'll have the opportunity to develop skill and experience all aspects of the procurement process, from processing requests for data on suppliers to procuring goods and services and managing deliveries.
About you
We're looking for somebody who's excited to broaden their experience and develop a deep understanding of procurement and supply chain processes and behaviours, this will include, but not limited to:
- The ability to understand and learn how to demonstrate best practice in the buying process
- Providing excellent service to internal stakeholders
- Ability to become an expert in the MTC’s procurement policies and procedures
- Ensure that the MTC is protected from risk by following all required due diligence activities, including but not limited to supplier risk analysis, incoterms evaluation, price negotiations, and contractual terms adherence
- Developing excellent relationships with MTC suppliers
- Operating as an ambassador for the Supply Chain team through demonstrating professional procurement practices and helping support your teammates.
Responsibilities will include
- Become a key member of the MTC Buying Team, supporting the Category Managers procuring everything from physical goods and equipment to booking travel and managing car hire.
- Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders
- Negotiate prices where possible and ensure that the MTC receives good service and pricing from its suppliers.
- Support the Goods-In department to ensure arrival and distribution to relevant department
- Accurately maintain spreadsheets, databases and records of information t
- Generate reports to identify delivery deadlines are being met.
- Building high-quality collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
We're looking for
- A good team-player with excellent written and verbal communication skills who is willing to work with colleagues and help whenever needed.
- Be persuasive and diplomatic, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations and last-minute requests for items to be procured.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent administration skills
- Good level of knowledge of MS office tools such as Word and Excel.
- High level of literacy and numeracy.
- Problem solving with drive to oversee solution implementation to completion.
- Ability to think independently and innovatively and contribute ideas and improvements
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and multitask to manage workload.
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable skills,qualifications and experience
- Previous experience using ERP systems
- Understanding of supply chain processes, especially procurement and logistics
- Degree preferred by not essential. Willingness and capability to learn and character to become a valued team member more important.
- R&D, aerospace or automotive experience preferred but not essential.
- Experience within organisations funded by public funds preferred but not essential.
- Willing to travel if needed.
Interview process
Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process.
Reference and security checks
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
About the mtc
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
