2 x Procurement Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation; our blue chip FMCG client is currently looking for 2 x Procurement Assistants to work at their Port Sunlight Facility. This is a full-time temporary role for a period of 6 months, working a 37.5 per hour week. This role is paying £26,535 per annum, pro rata.

Job Description:
The Fine Chemicals Procurement Team is part of the Chemicals Procurement Network and is responsible for managing the sourcing and purchase of all chemicals within the team, on a global basis.

The Fine Chemicals Procurement Team manages a wide range of materials, including Preservatives, Polymers, Silicones, Sorbitol and others.
The Procurement Assistant will report to the Global Procurement Manager, Fine Chemicals (Preservatives, Citrics & Citrates) and will perform the following tasks in support to the Fine Chemicals team:

Key Responsibilities:
Responsible together with the Fine Chemicals Team for achieving all the goals, objectives that are part of the KPIs for the team and monitor target delivery (commercial analyst function including reporting and analysis on VIP savings, cash generation, Price-to-Price movement, complexity reduction)
Management of portfolio tail clean up
Support Procurement Director, Procurement managers on presentations and updates for internal audience
Supporting procurement projects as needed.
Supporting Fine Chemicals UK Team with Contract Management support for 4 main material groups within the team.
Building and managing relationships with internal customers/stakeholders
Support with input into SRS (Savings platform) and follow up of approvals.
Liaising with suppliers to ensure all specifications are signed, returned and recorded.
USQS - support with Compliance to ensure suppliers book and carry out audits before expiry for both Quality and Responsible Sourcing
Measuring and managing overall performance of suppliers (SupplierNet)

Key Skills/ Experience:
Procurement experience within a large multinational company
Excellent analytical and IT skills
Knowledge of SAP advantageous
Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to think clearly and prioritise when under pressure, whilst working and delivering to strict deadlines
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively and influence individuals both within and outside of the business
Good understanding of business economics
Proven record in problem solving
Fluent in English

2+ years' experience