Evolito was spun out of YASA Limited to exclusively industrialise the next-generation electric motor technology and IP for the rapidly-growing aerospace market.
By accelerating the adoption of electric propulsion, we will help revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free electric air transportation.
As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join the team to support the Purchasing Team with their day-to-day duties, including creating purchase orders, maintaining vendors, and regular liaison with suppliers, stores and internal teams.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the smooth running of the Purchasing Team
- Creation of Purchase Orders
- Supporting the purchase of indirect goods such as equipment and office supplies
- Supporting the management of prototype components (supply chain)
- Issuing RFIs (Request for Information) to potential new production suppliers
- Maintaining vendors on the system, including creating new vendors, sending NDAs and keeping documents up to date
- Following up on orders and delivery dates on a regular basis
- Dealing with accounts queries on supplier invoices
- Providing exceptional customer service to key internal and external departments
- Additional purchasing related reporting and administration as required.
Skills and experience required:
- Previous proven experience within a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- GCSE or equivalent education passes in Maths and English
- Accurate and efficient data entry skills
- Strong IT skills including Outlook, Excel and Word
- Ability to remain calm under pressure within a fast-paced environment with a high number of SKUs
- Highly organised and with good attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise a varied workload
- Adaptable and open to change
- Positive, “can-do” attitude
- Ability to work effectively within a small team as well as under own initiative
- A flexible approach to work.
Desirable:
- Experience using ERP systems.
Are you Evolito?
Apply now for immediate consideration.