Assistant Buyer

About Us

Wells Offshore is a dynamic global supplier of Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies to the Onshore and Offshore Oil, Gas and Merchant Shipping Industry Wells Offshore is a dynamic global supplier of Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies to the Onshore and Offshore Oil, Gas and Merchant Shipping Industry for over 25 years. This field is highly unique offering a multitude of opportunities in the healthcare industry. Supported by one of the largest independent pharmacy chains in Europe, Day Lewis Pharmacy

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Upholding Procurement processes and policies.
• Obtain quotes from Suppliers, ensuring best pricing is provided and where appropriate, negotiate to drive costs down
• Raise Purchase Orders for the purchase of goods
• Help the Procurement Manager and Commercial Operations Manager to review and maintain a strong and reliable Supplier Base, tracking complaints, SLA and KPI’s
• Support stock controllers with product management within the operations
• Track Supplier spend
• Upkeep Supplier and Customer Contract Data
• Support Finance with invoice and Supplier queries
• Support monthly Commercial reports
• Inform the Store Manager of any delivery/stock discrepancies
• Responsible for stock adjustments on our systems
• Process defective items and supplier returns
• Participate in and support the Stock Management team in stock takes and ensure targets are met
• Other Duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office and ERP Systems – particularly Microsoft 365
• Excellent team player, punctual & hardworking
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• IT literate and numerate – use of Excel and Power Bi
• Dynamic and committed with proactive and positive working attitude
• Strong passion for process improvement
• Multitasking with excellent attention to detail
• Focused and pro-active
• Fluent in English

Required Competencies (Critical behaviours necessary to successfully perform the job)

Working with People

Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; Adapts to the team and builds team spirit; Recognises and rewards the contribution of others; Listens, consults others and communicates proactively; Supports and cares for others; Develops and openly communicates self-insight.

Planning & Organising

Sets clearly defined objectives; Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; Manages time effectively; Identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks; Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.

Following Instructions & Procedures

Appropriately follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority; Follows procedures and policies; Keeps to schedules; Arrives punctually for work and meetings; Demonstrates commitment to the organisation; Complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.

Coping with Pressure & Setbacks

Works productively in a pressurised environment; Keeps emotions under control during difficult situations; Balances the demands of a work life and a personal life; Maintains a positive outlook at work; Handles criticism well and learns from it.

Required Work Experience

Experience of working in the warehouse/ logistics environment

UK Sponsorship not offered