SYSTRA

Purchasing Assistant

Location UK-North Yorkshire-York
ID 2025-5988
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Job Family
Production Tools

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

 

A great opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant/Purchasing Administrator to join our dedicated Purchasing & Supply Chain team on a 6 month contract. The role provides support and assistance to the Purchasing Manager in all key activities relating to the Supply Chain Team to meet the requirements of the business. The role is based from our York offices and benefits from the flexibility of hybrid working.

 

Principle attributes for this role are to be a hands-on team player with strong problem solving, planning and organisational skills. It is also essential to have a supplier & client focus with a resilient attitude & a willingness to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a drive to improve the visibility of the department both internally & externally.

Missions/Main Duties

  • Process requisitions and purchase orders for internal customers
  • Support internal colleagues with new ERP system as per training package and procedures
  • Assist with Supply Chain Management with monthly KPIs and Data Analysis on Excel
  • Respond timely and professionally to requests from internal colleagues
  • Assist with any other requirements within the Purchasing team
  • Ensure that the best quality goods and services are procured at the most competitive price and with minimal risk.

Profile/Skills

  • Demonstrable administration experience, particularly processing Purchasing Orders
  • Experience with ERP database software
  • Excellent skills within the Microsoft suite (Excel & Word)
  • Must be detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
  • A problem-solver and decision-maker within authority guidelines
  • Excellent IT skills

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