The Role
The Procurement Support Assistant will provide administration support. With key responsibilities for the timely updating of the vendor rates within the in-house transport operating system. This role is also responsible for ensuring the speedy resolution of purchase invoice queries, for example, by correcting the data within procurement system or requesting credits notes from customers.

Responsibilities
Monitor requests sent to the China Procurement email, requesting appropriate rates and responding to the originator according to the agreed internal response times
Ensure new rates are added to the RAM system
Ensure monthly variable surcharges are updated within the RAM system.
Monitor and report changes in Fuel costs and report to the relevant departments
Monitor and report of KPI’s of depots to make sure they are meeting the required standards of the business
Query incorrect invoices with suppliers to obtain credit notes
Work with Finance to review supplier invoices that cannot be processed and undertake root cause analysis and take appropriate action to correct errors going forward
Create operational address records
Maintain any procurement driven spreadsheets for use within the business
Attend weekly Procurement L10
Maintain appropriate files and records