Operational Purchasing Assistant

Logistics done differently.

Are you working in a purchasing environment and now looking for your next move? Would you like to join an international company renowned for career development and first-class training opportunities? We are currently recruiting an Operational Purchasing Assistant to join our site in Wilton. There would be opportunities to progress to Senior Operational Purchasing Assistant.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to pay up to £24,960 per annum. As you progress onto a senior role, your pay will reflect this. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays). You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other benefits including ongoing training and development through the XPO University.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Procure material and services on time, as specified.
• Achieve this result at the lowest possible cost by challenging in-company demands, policies and practices and reaching optimal and commercial conditions.
• Expediting of orders.
• Support on deviation additional work.
• Ensure on time payment suppliers.
• Continuously improve the Purchase to Pay process.
• Ensure compliance to regional legislation (i.e., Reach), global standards, requirements, policies and procedures including EHSS.
• Support on complaint handling / claim.
• Support on supplier evaluation.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Office based working hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
• Based on Wilton International Site
• Previous experience in Procurement is advantageous.
• To succeed at XPO you’ll need to have a sense of accountability and take ownership of tasks once you start them – there’s a great chance to progress if you make an impression.
• A strong eye for detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• ICT Knowledge: Office systems (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in SAP

Most relevant competencies for success in the job:

• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaboration
• Customer focus
• Proactive approach
• Negotiation
• Planning & Organizing

 Be part of something big.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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