Purchasing Assistant Reading, England
Job description
Job Description
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a positive impact, working with the world's most innovative food and Life Sciences companies?
Join our diverse team today and help us deliver real world solutions for a brighter future!
Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL – Parent Company Mondelēz international) is a multi-award-winning food and pharmaceutical research organisation, pushing the boundaries of science to make our world safer, healthier and more sustainable. Our clients, based across 70 countries, trust us to deliver intelligent solutions to real-world problems through rigorous analytical testing, cutting-edge research and development, customised consultancy and training services.
When you join RSSL, you’re joining a global network e nriched by our parent company Mondelēz International. Our diverse team includes 23 nationalities from 350 members and, all together, we are committed to transforming lives through science, innovation, and collaboration.
If you share our passion for science and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!
Reading Science Centre is the Global Science Centre for Mondelez International. In addition to providing research and scientific services to its parent company it also provides a range of scientific services to other companies operating in the the food and pharmaceutical industries.
RSSL UK sales is $40MM, rising c5-10% pa. and employs over 300 people.
Key elements of the role include:
Processing Purchase Orders
Matching Invoices to Purchase orders to ensure swift payment to suppliers
Chasing Purchase Order deliveries
Dealing with supplier issues with invoices and payments
The role reports to the General Manager.
Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Managing the Purchase Order System:
Actioning SharePoint Purchase Requisitions and converting into Coupa Requisitions.
Uploading quotes as necessary.
Expedite delivery requirements; overdue orders, urgent requests; update Stakeholders
Working with Finance and MBSC to resolve PO/Invoice discrepancies
Seek, negotiate and uploading of quotes as necessary. Build a relationship with the TSM team to ensure smooth quotations
Expedite delivery requirements; overdue orders, urgent requests; update Stakeholders
Onboard new suppliers onto MDLZ supplier portal, keep current supplier information up to date, seek other ways to use current providers or use P-card
Manage the lab departments standing orders to ensure quotes are obtained from TSM and delivery items are in line with requirements. Liaise with suppliers for changes in volumes. Review on a bi-annual basis
Invoice Management:
Liaise with stakeholders to ensure all Purchase Orders are processed correctly to ensure RSSL meets its payment commitments.
Support Accounts payable dept within MDLZ and the local finance teams to ensure suppliers are paid and queries resolved in a timely manner
Knowledge, Skills, Experience :
Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent, with English and Maths
Self starter, keen to learn new systems and able to work to strict procedures within a high quality environment
A problem solver with good communication skills
Fluent in English
Experience of working in a Purchasing environment is advantageous but not essential
Ability to use computer systems level for MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of SAP advantageous but not essential
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business that offers financial rewards and resources, including:
Opportunities to learn and develop
Performance Related Bonus scheme
Contributory pension (up to 11% employer contribution)
Life assurance
27 days holiday allowance (possibility to buy 5 extra days) + bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc).
At RSSL, flexibility is one of our key priorities. We recognise that flexibility means different things for different people and therefore we will work with individuals to determine what this looks like. Flexibility comes in many forms both within informal and formal working arrangements so please ask for more information at interview stage should you need more details.
In 2022, we were recognised as OBN Best CRO, Employer of the Year at The Great British Business and Community Awards and Business of the Year at the Thames Valley Business Awards in 2021 . Previous accolades include Business of the Year at the Thames Valley Business Awards, OBN Best CRO and the Women in Business Awards’ Most Enlightened Employer, in 2019.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is a cutting-edge contract research organisation (CRO), providing research, analysis and consultancy to the food, consumer goods and life science sectors. Whether we are creating new products, validating medicines or solving investigations, we take pride in being a leader in our field, serving clients from across 70 countries. Enriched by our parent company, Mondelēz International, our team are committed to transforming lives through science, innovation and collaboration.
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RSSL is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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