TÜV SÜD – A global leader in the field of testing, inspection, management system certification and product certification renowned for quality, integrity and technical excellence.
Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TÜV SÜD is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 28,000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide. TÜV SÜD offers a wide range of testing & product certification, inspection, auditing & system certification, training and knowledge services. We are a premium quality, safety, and sustainability solutions provider.
Administrative support to UK Procurement Function
Responsibilities and authority:
- Provide day-to-day purchasing administrative support for the operating and shared service companies and supported overseas TÜV SÜD Group companies
- Produce high volume conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase order and commitments placed with suppliers
- Review of requisitions and terms and conditions prior to placing orders
- Provide support to Buyer in Invitation to Tender projects
- Negotiation of smaller value on-going business service contracts
- Review and maintenance of Approved Suppliers Database
- Source and support Operational staff with requests for goods and services
- Create and maintain supplier records and data on SAP
- Provide training for business on Procurement Best Practice and TUV SUD Group systems and processes
- Work as an integral member of the Finance and Purchasing function and provide ad hoc administrative support when necessary
- Undertaking additional or other duties, as may be required by the business from time to time, as directed by your line manager
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- Communication Skills
- Working knowledge IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, TEAMs, Office 365 and Outlook.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable:
- Negotiation Skills
- Previous Purchasing/Ordering experience
Further Information:
TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.
We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.