Jr Planner Buyer in Dundee

Role Summary:The Junior Buyer position is a fast-paced role that assists the Materials team with the procurement function.This position is designed to be an entry level position focusing on implementing and stabilising a robust and compliant indirect purchasing process whilst building strong foundational capability in supply coordination, system accuracy and purchase process compliance.Main duties and responsibilities: Raise and issue indirect purchase orders in line with company policy while ensuring accuracy and complying with approval limits. Obtain order confirmations and update purchase orders accordingly. Monitor and proactively follow up on open purchase orders to ensure on time delivery and communicate delays or issues with requisitioner. Coordinate collections at suppliers in conjunction with the approved logistics partners. Ensure goods receipt is completed accurately and promptly. Investigate and resolve invoice queries. Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships and act as first point of contact for supplier queries. Liaise and collaborate closely with other internal departments. Using ERP system, ensuring all standard work activities are executed in a timely manner. Participate in Continuous Improvement tasks and projects as requested and champion change. Support the materials department in general administrative activities. Demonstrate engagement in participating in lean activity, 5S, process efficiency improvements, Kaizen events and other company process. Any additional duties as requiredExperience and Qualifications Required:Qualifications: Technical Skills: Competent MS Office applications user, especially Excel; ERP knowledge (Oracle experience preferred but not essential).Other Requirements:Ability to manage your tasks and prioritise workload and follow instruction where given. Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement is an advantage Great interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated, pro-active and open to learn new activities