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Peterson Logistics; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and procurement company in Aberdeen City seeks a candidate responsible for procurement activities, client relations, and sourcing materials. The ideal applicant will have strong sourcing skills, experience in procurement, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and D365 systems. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, processing orders, and ensuring compliance with quality requirements. This role requires the ability to work under pressure and deliver results efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven record in procurement essential.
• Experience in similar role required.
• Training towards CIPS qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to meet their procurement needs.
• Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Process customer enquiries and orders.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems.

Skills

Sourcing skills

Customer service skills

Negotiation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Business Degree or CIPS Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office Packages

D365 system

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for aspects of procurement related activities against clients requirements and contracts, including liaising with clients both onshore and offshore to ensure their needs are met and that supply of goods and services are to their satisfaction

A proven record in procurement is essential with particular emphasis on sourcing of “one off purchases” to add value for all parties. Good customer skills and motivation to make a difference with a team.

To develop and maintain effective relationships with Clients Suppliers and Internal Stakeholders.

Processing customer enquiries and orders.

Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.

Supply expediting reports as requested.

Ensure QA requirements are met – data sheets and test certificates to be supplied with relevant goods.

Ensure compliance with company and client quality management system.

Sourcing and procurement of non-stock materials for customer requirements.

Strong sourcing skills – Ability to identify the manufacturer of the goods and source direct.

Achieve materials delivery and process deadlines.

Ensure customer problems or queries are resolved efficiently.

Assist with other duties in the sales office as required.

Ensure component, standard cost and lead time are maintained or improved

Ensure that all procedures are complied with and all actions are audit-able

Ability to work within a busy department and cope with the pressure of meeting demanding targets and working to tight deadlines

Phone suppliers for negotiation of quotes and to expedite orders.

Performance Measure

Customer saving, margin enhancement, RFQ turnaround time, Client feedback.

Qualifications and experience

• Desirable – Business Degree / CIPS Qualified or Currently training to be CIPS qualified.
• Experience with D365 system.
• Must have – Competent with Microsoft Office Packages.
• Experience in similar role.

Our Company

From our roots in agricultural inspections, Peterson and Control Union have been operating for nearly 100 years in the field of logistics, quality, certifications and risk management. Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, energy, forestry, sustainability and textiles.

80:20 Procurement Ltd, a Peterson company, can supply the complete range of low value consumables and ‘one off’ supplies. By using unique commercial models and e-commerce to improve the ordering process, we can effectively use our skills to manage the ‘Tail of the Supply Chain’.

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