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Purchasing and Systems Officer

Salary: Depending upon skills & experience

Closing Date: 13th August 2010

There is a newly-created position available at Transdev London Sovereign for a Purchasing and Systems Officer who will manage all purchasing matters and give support to any system users. Using tools such as Sage (the company's purchasing and accounting system) and Excel, the post holder will be primarily involved in the Purchasing department and assisting other departments that use computerised systems.

Working as part of a team, key duties of the position will include:

  • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies and procedures
  • Build and develop relationships with key suppliers
  • The preparation, communication and control of orders
  • Liaising with garages and suppliers as necessary to fulfil the duties of the role
  • Coordination of obsolete stock returns
  • Processing and managing data arising from warranty claims
  • Liaising with our accounts department where required over issues such as surcharges and invoice queries.
  • Regular expediting of orders
  • Updating of records and data
  • General analysis of usage patterns as part of the stock control process
  • Detailed statistical analysis of supplier performance to ensure “best value”
  • Develop and implement Information Technology policies in line with UK policy
  • Provide system administrator support for the various applications which London Sovereign operates
  • Provide desk side support for key applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be required as the position will require interaction at all levels, both within the company and also with our suppliers. The successful applicant will be keen to develop a career in a procurement environment and should have knowledge of contemporary stock control systems. He / she will have a thorough understanding of the Microsoft Office environment including Outlook, Word, Excel and Access and be able to further develop those skills as necessary to fulfil the various demands of the role.

If you feel like you have the right skills and knowledge and would be an ideal candidate for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to Benoit Barraud at benoit.barraud@transdevplc.co.uk or at the following address: Transdev Plc, Garrick House, 74 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1SY.