COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Slingco is an award-winning supplier of installation tools and materials for the energy infrastructure industries, including Utility, Oil & Gas and Renewables. With over 40 years of industry heritage, we serve customers in over 80 countries worldwide from our headquarters in the UK and distribution centres in Georgia, USA and Australia.

Our products are used in safety critical applications for a wide range of markets. With sectors including oil & gas, civil engineering, aerospace, transport, utilities, marine/offshore and the military – there is no room for error. That is why we do everything with the utmost care and precision.

We design and manufacture to the highest specifications and test to destruction. If our products do not meet and exceed the most stringent national and international standards, they’re not good enough for our customers.

At Slingco, our goal is to create innovative high-quality products that our customers can depend on, whilst providing a positive experience for our customers and our employees. Every aspect of our work, culture and commitment to innovation is driven by our core values.

PAY & BENEFITS:

• £27,764 per annum
• Company Pension – Enhanced Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance (x4 your salary)
• Onsite Parking
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Loan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  

POSITION SUMMARY:

As part of the Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for raising purchase orders, following up on outstanding orders with suppliers, creating transfer orders, and managing office supply stock. You will also provide administrative support to the Supply Chain team and stores as required.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create purchase orders for UK and international suppliers.
• Book in purchase orders for international suppliers and raise the relevant transfer orders.
• Place weekly orders for office consumables.
• Review and maintain the Purchasing inbox, ensuring purchase requisitions and CAPEX orders are processed in a timely manner.
• Support the closing of production orders.
• Work closely with the Finance department to resolve supplier invoice queries.
• Manage the outstanding order report and ensure purchase order dates are kept up to date.
• Regularly review the Item Creation app and set up purchase items in Business Central (BC).
• Set up new vendors in Business Central.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) activities as required by the NPD Leader.
• Provide general administrative support to the Supply Chain team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Always act in accordance with Slingco’s values and policies.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and a proactive approach, communicating issues to stakeholders in advance and prioritising tasks accordingly.
• Promote a positive, delivery - and results-focused atmosphere throughout the team and company.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, maintaining motivation, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, challenging the team and suppliers to achieve better pricing.
• Manage time effectively and prioritise work in line with company goals.
• Take full responsibility for your own actions and communicate issues proactively, offering forward-thinking solutions before problems arise.
• Display flexibility in your attitude and approach to work.
• Always respect confidentiality and behave in a professional, non-discriminatory manner.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.