[ref. u1297321] Junior Buyer/Expediter

Working cross functionally with colleagues with the IITA Supply Chain function both in the UK and Africa.

Closing Date: October 7, 2024

DUTIES:

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Maintaining accurate and clear records ensuring activity tracking and demonstrating methodology.
• Work cross functionally with IITA colleagues to ensure requirements for all areas are met in an effective and timely manner.
• Ensuring on time delivery, challenging non-compliance in areas of responsibility. Purchase order progress monitoring and updating.
• Monitoring and tracking daily/weekly supplier deliveries to IITA shippers in UK or USA or direct from country of origin to point of delivery
• Identifying alternative suppliers for engineering / laboratory and equipment / spares requirements where OEM or suppliers are not identified.

Requirements

Eligibility Requirement:

• Applicants must be residents of the UK, as IITA would not be responsible for processing work permits or visas.

QUALIFICATION:

Diploma in Purchasing & Supply or related field. CIPS, UK intermediate certificate, or level 4 would be an added advantage with a minimum of five (5) years performing similar functions in a structured organisation.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Excellent knowledge in MS office, statistics, typing and administration skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Work experience in a purchasing department would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and ability to grow with the organization
• Enthusiastic, pro-active, dedicated and hard-working.

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits.