Peterson

Purchasing Assistant Job Location Aberdeen Reports to: General Manager - International Supervises: Nil Job function/Scope: To support with day to day administration, purchasing and order processing task, ensuring deadlines are met in accordance with customer or company requirements. The role placement is designed to support the expansion of International Team operational. Roles & responsibilities: General Administration duties, including filing, maintaining accurate data, compiling reports, managing diaries, scheduling meetings, taking minutes, expenses record, dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence Responsible for daily ordering processing duties for all clients accounts, generating sales order or purchase order when required. Co-ordinate and providing support for all logistics and order related matters Expediting and tracking orders on a weekly basis, organising air console shipment, managing all importing and exporting task Sourcing and liaising with suppliers regarding price, availability and lead times Negotiating contracts with suppliers, maintaining strong relationships with vendor, keeping up to date with industry trend. Maintaining good bookkeeping record, ensuring both supplier and client are paid promptly. Providing procurement support, quoting, liaising with client on all purchasing, supply chain related matter Ability to multi-task, perform under pressure and working to tight deadlines. Job Description & Person Specification Performance Measure Accuracy of data Attention to detail Customer satisfaction Service delivery Comply with process and procedures Qualifications and experience Microsoft Office experience is essential for all Grades HND level qualifications Experience in a similar role for one year Core Competencies Communication - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be able to build strong working relationships with all levels and be able to influencing and collaborating with others with ease. Customer Focus - A commitment to providing a good customer service. Personal Integrity - Builds trust and respect and maintains standards of honesty and integrity. Team Working - Ability to work within a team and on own initiative. Reliability - Takes responsibility for personal performance. Results Orientation - Striving to improve or meet a standard of excellence. Commitment to Safety - Takes responsibility for both their own safety and that of their colleagues.

A vacancy has arisen for a Safety Coach for our Quayside & Warehousing business. This role will provide health, safety and environmental support and guidance in relation to operational activities. The aim of this position is to ensure there is a positive health and safety culture on site, increase HSE awareness and behaviour during operations and ensure legal, Peterson and client specific requirements are being adhered to at all times. The primary base for this role is Aberdeen with regular travel to Edzell also required. To apply for this position, you should have previous relevant experience in a similar role &/or significant recent operational experience within Quayside / Warehousing businesses. The successful candidate will be able to evidence strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, a commitment to health and safety and will also have a proven ability to coach people within the work place. This role reports directly to the Senior HSE Advisor. Our Company From our roots in agricultural inspections, Peterson and Control Union have been operating for nearly 100 years in the field of logistics, quality, certifications and risk management. Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, energy, forestry, sustainability and textiles.