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Supports the procurement team by handling purchase orders, supplier follow-ups, expediting critical orders, and maintaining procurement records and KPI reports. Assists buyers with RFQ administration and SAP-related transactions.
About this role
When you work for John Crane, you join a community driven by pioneering spirit and a legacy of innovation. Our engineered solutions drive reliability, uptime and energy efficiency, empowering the world’s largest energy service providers to achieve sustainability goals that shape the future of our world. If you’re ready to accelerate the new energy transition through technology leadership, innovative solutions and service excellence, you'll fit right in.
Key Activities:
•Support purchase order creation, tracking, and maintenance.
•Follow up with suppliers for order acknowledgements and delivery commitments.
•Assist in expediting critical orders and updating status reports.
•Support procurement data analysis and KPI reporting.
•Maintain procurement records and documentation.
•Assist buyers with RFQ administration and supplier communications.
•Support SAP-related procurement transactions and master data updates.
Key Accoutablities:
•Ensure timely completion of procurement
•support activities.Maintain accurate procurement records and reports.
•Coordinate with suppliers for routine follow-ups.
•Support buyers in achieving procurement objectives.
•Assist in resolving operational procurement issues.
•Adhere to company policies and procurement procedures.
## Qualifications
•Experience:
1.Degree In Engineering
•Technical Skills:
1.Data analyses and reporting
2.Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Power point
•People Skills :
1.Strong communication skill
2.Teamwork and collaboration
3.Willingness to learn and take ownership
## Additional Information- Reports to Team Leader
- Key relationships
1.Procurement
2.Buyers
3.Category Managers
4.Suppliers
5.Planning Team
6.Operations Team
7.Finance Team
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
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