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Wells Offshore is a dynamic global supplier of Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies to the Onshore and Offshore Oil, Gas and Merchant Shipping Industry Wells Offshore is a dynamic global supplier of Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies to the Onshore and Offshore Oil, Gas and Merchant Shipping Industry for over 25 years. This field is highly unique offering a multitude of opportunities in the healthcare industry. Supported by one of the largest independent pharmacy chains in Europe, Day Lewis Pharmacy

Job Responsibility:

  • Upholding Procurement processes and policies
  • Obtain quotes from Suppliers, ensuring best pricing is provided and where appropriate, negotiate to drive costs down
  • Raise Purchase Orders for the purchase of goods
  • Help the Procurement Manager and Commercial Operations Manager to review and maintain a strong and reliable Supplier Base, tracking complaints, SLA and KPI’s
  • Support stock controllers with product management within the operations
  • Track Supplier spend
  • Upkeep Supplier and Customer Contract Data
  • Support Finance with invoice and Supplier queries
  • Support monthly Commercial reports
  • Inform the Store Manager of any delivery/stock discrepancies
  • Responsible for stock adjustments on our systems
  • Process defective items and supplier returns
  • Participate in and support the Stock Management team in stock takes and ensure targets are met
  • Other Duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office and ERP Systems – particularly Microsoft 365
  • Excellent team player, punctual & hardworking
  • Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • IT literate and numerate – use of Excel and Power Bi
  • Dynamic and committed with proactive and positive working attitude
  • Strong passion for process improvement
  • Multitasking with excellent attention to detail
  • Focused and pro-active
  • Fluent in English
  • Experience of working in the warehouse/ logistics environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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