Stapleford, England, United Kingdom
More than 8 years of experience in Procurement / Buyer role in Engineering/Pharma industries . Responsible for purchasing of all types of material (BOP's, IN process & final Procurement). Expertise in developing local vendors, reducing the cost of the produce. Successfully implemented vendor development programmers including training for vendors. Experienced with implementing systems of inventory management avoiding over-stocking or non-moving. Having deep knowledge about SAP MM and MS excel. Visa sponsorship not required.
• Perform administrative duties such as booking in and out haulier drivers, allocating the correct loading sheet & manifest and store keys to drivers, and ensuring timely event reporting in the TSL cockpit. • Auditing 100 store keys accurately on a daily basis. • Handle phone calls and resolve queries from ALDI store managers and drivers. • Update the Transport Deputy Manager if any driver fails to report or is running late for deliveries. • After the driver finishes loading, check the RF scanner for any variances and close the shipment in Manhattan. • Locate missing pallets by tracking their movement history in Manhattan. • Pre-load trucks in a safe and efficient manner. • Manage overspill pallets from the shop floor and move them to the next available lanes once released by the wave master team. • Consolidate store deliveries with existing drivers to save time and fuel and reduce costs for the company.
•Receive and put away inventory •Get customer orders ready and pack them up •Load boxes into trucks for shipment •Use scanners to read bar codes on products •View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks •Troubleshoot problems
• Provided support to clients in meeting their procurement sourcing requirements, ensuring high-quality service delivery. • Releasing Purchase Orders, following up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, and verifying invoices to align with the Purchase Orders. • Manage end-to-end procurement processes for diverse categories, ensuring compliance with organizational and vendor protocols. • Reviewing open orders on weekly basis and update the supplier performance report. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date manual and computerized records, including Point of Sale data and SharePoint documentation. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and ensure efficient project execution. • Build and sustain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration. • Organized and facilitated meetings with clients and service providers, ensuring alignment on deliverables.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage relationships and implement strategies to enhance vendor partnerships. • Supported new product introduction by managing due diligence, advertising materials, and compliance documentation. • Contributed to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to enhance productivity. • Monitor the order-to-payment process and timely reconciliation for outstanding payments of vendors. • Ensure all ETA (estimated time of arrival) and lead time information is requested and available to the sales teams in which notes are clearly recorded.
• Run MRP on a daily basis to check the list of open requisitions and convert it into purchase orders within a defined timeline. • Review 2D and 3D engineering drawings in line with the specifications. • Implement necessary processes and procedures to maintain certification and uphold the required standards. • Vendor reconciliation by comparing the vendor's invoices and credit notes to the company's purchase ledger. • Actively manage key suppliers to ensure adherence to correct processes, evaluate performance, and mitigate risks.