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Purchasing Assistant Reporting to Lead Procurement ManagerLocation: Wilton – TeessideSalary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. The company also offer a market leading benefits package and annual bonus.Type: Permanent Purpose of RoleSupport the procurement team in sourcing and procuring goods and services to support the UK operations. Key Roles and Responsibilities · To source suppliers· Negotiate prices with Suppliers· Place Purchase Orders with suppliers· Effectively organise workload to meet the demands of the business.· Contribute towards meeting procurement objectives and targets.· Work flexibly to meet the demands of the business.· Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in the procurement team· Develop and maintain good Supplier relationships· To develop and maintain good customer relationships with internal stakeholders· Ensure that all purchase orders contain all relevant and correct commercial information · Ensure that the purchase to pay process is followed by end users in a compliant manner· To process all correctly submitted purchase requisitions within service level targets.· Make best use of available technology for sourcing products and services· To deputise for Buyers where required.· Maintain Supplier information within Sembcorp systems· Provide customer support in best use of SAP and GEP (Source to Contract tool)· To solve service and supply problems Qualification, Skills and Experience· Good IT Skills · To be a proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of tools · To have experience working in a team environment· The ability to communicate proficiently both orally and written · A willingness to learn, and a desire to develop and progressDesirableExperience of working in a procurement team would be beneficial but not essential. BenefitsCompetitive basic salary dependent on experienceDiscretionary performance-based bonus26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysStakeholder Pension SchemePrivate Health Insurance Group Income Protection SchemeLife AssuranceFlexible workingTraining and Development ABOUT SEMBCORP ENERGY UK Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is a leading energy and urban solutions provider, led by its purpose to drive energy transition. Headquartered in Singapore, Sembcorp delivers sustainable solutions to support energy transition and urban development by leveraging it sector expertise and global track record. Sembcorp Energy UK (SEUK), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, is a leading provider of sustainable solutions supporting the UK’s transition to Net Zero. With an energy generation and battery storage portfolio of over 1.3GW in operation or under development, our expertise helps major energy users and suppliers improve their efficiency, profitability, and sustainability, while supporting the growth of renewables and strengthening the UK’s electricity system. Our Wilton International site, within the Teesside Freeport, sits amongst a hub of decarbonisation innovation. At the site, we provide energy-intensive industrial businesses with combined heat and power (CHP) via our private wire network that supplies electricity generated by gas and biomass. These services are complemented by our fleet of fast-acting, decentralised power stations and battery energy storage sites situated throughout England and Wales. Monitored and controlled from our central operations facility in Solihull, these flexible assets deliver electricity to the national grid, helping to balance the UK energy system and ensure reliable power for homes and businesses. For more information on this opportunity please contact at retained recruitment partner Dan Pilkington Imperial Recruitment Group Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.