Location: Windsor, UKSalary: Up to £31, 350 per annumJob Type: Full time, PermanentWho are we?We're En Route.
We're a welcoming bunch, with a down-to-earth outlook that helps build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike.As global specialists in passenger solutions, supply chain services and sourcing for airlines and airline caterers, we operate globally as part of dnata, one of the world's largest combined air services providers.En Route's expertise is one of the many reasons why we've enjoyed more than 20 years as a global food solutions partner, with offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE.Are you ready to become part of our story?Job purposeThe role will support with the procurement of food, non-food and packaging suppliers.
Taking a category management approach, the Assistant will support the Procurement strategy creating a supply base fit for purpose in meeting En Route's growth objectives.Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Assistant will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of Product and Vendor Master Data on an accurate and timely basis.
The role will also include various administrative tasks to effectively support the effective operation of the Procurement function.Key responsibilitiesOverall administration for the Procurement function as required, to support the team in delivery of the Procurement strategy, eg presentation creation, report generation, maintain supplier contact and contract databases, receive, track and communicate price quotes from suppliers etc.Create and maintain Product and Vendor Master Data on an accurate and timely basis for all categories – Food / Non-Food / Packaging / Services etcNew Vendor & Product setupChanges to Master Data as they arise, whether generated by Supplier or by Procurement team, subject to approval by the Head of ProcurementMaintain all Master Data fields relevant to Vendor/Terms/Product/Supply ChainSupport the ongoing development of the Master Data strategy to ensure consistency of setup and continuous process and efficiency improvementTrack and manage the supplier database for trading terms and contracts to track renewal datesEnsure all procurement policy and documentation comply with legislation when undertaking tendering exerciseContribute to the Global Marketing and Insights monthly reportingWork closely with the Product Development and Technical teams, providing and receiving information where requiredCollaborate with the Commercial Costings team to ensure they have all the Vendor pricing and terms data required to complete their tasks effectivelyWork together with the Supply Chain team to ensure clarity of all data to enable efficient operationsWork closely with the Finance team to ensure all data is clearly understood and support with the resolution of any issues or queriesEngage with Vendors where required, to ensure all quotes and Master Data requests are received on time and in fullSupport the resolution of issues and queries as they arise, in relation to the accuracy and completeness of Master Data, eg Invoice queries, Pricing/Quotation queries, UOM queriesThis job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive but is issued as a general framework at the time of writing.Person Specification Knowledge and skills Strong organisational skillsConcise and clear communicatorDemonstrable commitment to accuracy, with a right first-time mentalityConfident to raise concerns and questions as they ariseAn ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, handling multiple tasks and projects with good systematic approachesMust be planned and methodical in approachExperience in a manufacturing/distribution environment is desirableIntermediate IT skills: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, ExcelExperience working with ERP systems is desired, particularly Business CentralMust demonstrate strong evidence of working well as part of a team and engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders outside of the immediate team