Materials Assistant

Due to recent promotion, an opportunity has arisen within the Medium Engine Business for a Materials Assistant. The successful candidate will be based at Dyce, Aberdeen and will report to the Materials Manager. The primary function of this position is to liaise with sub-contractors to ensure delivery schedules are in line with business requirements.,

• Contribute towards our culture of continuous improvement.


• Communicate regularly with sub-contractors to ensure return dates are in line with business requirements.


• Raise and track purchase order.


• Provide reports to Project Engineer and Material Engineer with delivery schedules.


• Co-ordinate any export/import requirements.


• Provide monthly analysis report on spend, turn time and performance penalties with key sub-contractors.


• Ensure any goods rejections are progressed and closed out in accordance with RWG quality systems.


• Analyse the monthly subcontractor spend.


• Analyse stock levels and re-order points.


• Review and compile reports and presentations by collating information, analysing data and providing the required forecasting details.


• Deal with invoice/finance queries.


• Source materials and negotiate pricing.


• Deal with technical and quality queries from sub-contractor vendors, liaising with Engineering, Inspection and Projects to resolve these issues.


• Update and maintain material data in Maximo.


• Analyse any sub-contractor price increases and potential impact.
  
  Ability to communicate regularly and clearly with internal/external contacts. (phone/face-to-face/written)


• Good knowledge of sub-contractor repairs vendors.


• Good self-starter, use initiative, proactive approach to work tasks, works with limited supervision, manages time scales, work well under pressure, and prioritise work activities.


• Computer literate and basic knowledge of word and excel.


• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.


• Familiar with Material requirements planning (MRP) system.


• Financial Awareness.
  
  At RWG, we are extremely proud of our people. They make our business the world-leading service provider it is today. We are the leading global provider of approved maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Siemens-Energy industrial aero-derivative gas generators and power turbines. We are authorised to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Rolls-Royce marine gas turbines used for marine propulsion. Operators rely on us to deliver exceptional service that lowers lifecycle costs and enhances the performance of their equipment. That's why we are committed to training and developing our people and nurturing future talent.


Our commitment to Diversity

RWG recognises the importance and values the qualities, skills and contributions a diverse workforce brings to the company. We welcome applications from anyone who has the necessary skills to carry out this role.


• Competitive salary package.


• A 37-hour working week (9-day fortnight) - to promote work life balance.


• Generous holiday entitlement (29 days plus 5 bank holidays).


• Performance Bonus Plan - we all work towards common goals.


• Pension scheme with double employer contributions up to 10%.


• Life assurance.


• Health cash plan.


• An excellent range of Wellbeing plans including access to our Employee Assistance Programme.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Enhanced family friendly entitlements including Maternity and Paternity Pay.


• Employee discounts / offers.


• Career development and training.