Job Overview

To support the activity of the Purchasing function, under the guidance of the Buyers, thus ensuring an efficient and cost-effective level of service to the business.

Job Responsibilities

 

• Responsible for managing quotation requests from the client on a daily basis in line with SLA
• Management and organisation of the rail communal mailbox, solving queries and escalating to the buyers where appropriate
• Preparation of enquiries and co-ordination of responses from suppliers
• Administrative duties that support the Purchasing team in delivering key business objectives and maintain the efficiency of the Purchasing function.
• Support the operational supply function with problem resolution within the supply chain as appropriate
• Assist the buyers in ensuring client requests are dealt with in a timely manner
• Expediting quotes with new and existing suppliers

 

Qualifications and Skills

 

• Computer literacy, especially strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and able to analyse data
• Confident and effective communicator
• Experience of communicating / interfacing with people on a regular basis
• Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask would be beneficial.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise workload accordingly.
• Previous experience in a Purchasing & Supply environment is preferred

 

 

 

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

 

Your package will include:

 

• Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
• 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
  1. GP consultation and second opinions
  2. Mental health support
  3. Financial and Legal support
  4. Wellbeing and healthy living support
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
• Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)
• Subsidised canteen

 

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

 

Where we are:

 

Our head office is based at a purpose built, state of the art distribution facility on Buckshaw Village in Chorley with excellent transport links to the M61 and M6 plus a mainline train station less than a mile away. The office has on site parking, shower facilities for those who brave the elements on a bike or on foot and a subsidised canteen.

 

We are currently operating on a hybrid working basis, there will however be a period of time at the start of your employment spent fully working in our office, familiarising yourself with our systems and processes.