Purchasing Request Officer (Contractor) in Ipswich

We are looking for a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude. Candidates should always be prepared and responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly. Candidates should be able to understand business needs and procurement solutions, standardize and rationally optimize procurement requirements, and input them into the IT system to generate orders, ensuring the information is accurate and efficient. Candidates must be skilled with computers, general office tasks, and excel at both verbal and written communication. Most importantly, they should have a genuine desire to meet the needs of the business, assist in completing procurement requirements, and act as a connection bridge between the business and Procurement Team. Please note that this is a contract position with an initial fixed-term contract of six months, with the possibility of an extension based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deeply understand business needs, communicate promptly with the business team, and understand the value and impact of these needs.
• Be familiar with the E2E procurement process, integrate with the CEG team, and understand the background, advantages, and disadvantages of procurement solutions.
• Based on an understanding of business needs and procurement solutions, standardize and optimize procurement requirements, and input them into the IT system to generate orders (PR/SPR/PO).
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of each order, track historical issues, and promote closed-loop management to avoid economic losses to the company.
• Identify improvement opportunities based on statistical analysis of historical PR/SPR data, formulate measures, optimize processes, and continuously promote efficiency.
• Learn and try AI automation tools, and actively implement them in practical work.

Person Specification

Required

• At least a Bachelor degree.
• Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in Telecom/IC companies with over 50 staff.
• Familiar with office software and Information Management System.
• Good capability levels in analysis and interpretation of data, being able to draw qualitative conclusions.
• Strong communication skills to clarify the demand from the Business department and explain the procurement process with timelines.

Desired

• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines – level headed.
• Proactive team player who is also capable of working independently.
• Positive attitude in working & learning and actively seeks to share ideas and information with colleagues.
• Attention to details.
• Proven ability to work under own initiative, and to stop when advice is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach to working – work the hours to do the job.
• Supportive of the company culture and ethos.
• Fluency in multiple languages would be an advantage, as this role will communicate with China HQ and other sites.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities, and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by their line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.