Purchasing Assistant Bristol GBP22,000 ??? GBP24,000
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Bristol
- Salary
- 22000.00 - 24000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 14 May 2021
- Closes
- 11 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Purchasing Assistant
Bristol
GBP22,000 - GBP24,000
My client are a leading brand on the world market, located in Bristol with five divisions in the group offering services to the Garden Retail, Horticulture, Sport, Industrial, and Fencing industries. They are an incredibly fast growing company with an international presence in both India and Dubai.
As a result of continued growth, they are looking to strengthen the Operations / Purchasing team further by the appointment of an experienced Purchasing Assistant. They are looking for someone who is experienced in administration, preferably within purchasing / logistics / operations.
Responsibilities will include:
Stock:
* Providing administrative support to Operations Director, Stock/Purchasing Manager, Stock Controller and Merchandising Manager
* Raising, monitoring and updating purchase orders as required and maintaining due dates
* Clearly stating packaging and labelling requirements for all products on purchase orders
* Dealing with internal and external stakeholders daily regarding requirements
* Maintenance of system data relative to role
* Regularly liaising with suppliers worldwide to resolve queries and chase orders
* Working with suppliers to resolve quality or invoicing issues as they arise
Logistics:
* Assisting in raising Letters of Credit and monitoring of export and import documentation
* Negotiating and booking transport for imports and exports
* Liaising with the warehouse regarding deliveries / collections
The Candidate:
* Good level of understanding of Microsoft Excel including experience in using formulae is essential.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Positive / can-do attitude
* Conscientious, helpful and friendly disposition
* Proactive and assertive approach to handling tasks
* Team player
* Excellent verbal and written communication
* Highly numerate
* Good understanding of supply chains would be an advantage
* Experience working in a purchasing / logistics role would be an advantage
The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator and must be highly numerate, with excellent IT skills, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and customers alike.
The ideal candidate will have previously worked in a supply chain / administration type role within the FMCG sector but this may be an opportunity for an ambitious self-starter to develop a career in this field
Bristol
GBP22,000 - GBP24,000
My client are a leading brand on the world market, located in Bristol with five divisions in the group offering services to the Garden Retail, Horticulture, Sport, Industrial, and Fencing industries. They are an incredibly fast growing company with an international presence in both India and Dubai.
As a result of continued growth, they are looking to strengthen the Operations / Purchasing team further by the appointment of an experienced Purchasing Assistant. They are looking for someone who is experienced in administration, preferably within purchasing / logistics / operations.
Responsibilities will include:
Stock:
* Providing administrative support to Operations Director, Stock/Purchasing Manager, Stock Controller and Merchandising Manager
* Raising, monitoring and updating purchase orders as required and maintaining due dates
* Clearly stating packaging and labelling requirements for all products on purchase orders
* Dealing with internal and external stakeholders daily regarding requirements
* Maintenance of system data relative to role
* Regularly liaising with suppliers worldwide to resolve queries and chase orders
* Working with suppliers to resolve quality or invoicing issues as they arise
Logistics:
* Assisting in raising Letters of Credit and monitoring of export and import documentation
* Negotiating and booking transport for imports and exports
* Liaising with the warehouse regarding deliveries / collections
The Candidate:
* Good level of understanding of Microsoft Excel including experience in using formulae is essential.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Positive / can-do attitude
* Conscientious, helpful and friendly disposition
* Proactive and assertive approach to handling tasks
* Team player
* Excellent verbal and written communication
* Highly numerate
* Good understanding of supply chains would be an advantage
* Experience working in a purchasing / logistics role would be an advantage
The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator and must be highly numerate, with excellent IT skills, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and customers alike.
The ideal candidate will have previously worked in a supply chain / administration type role within the FMCG sector but this may be an opportunity for an ambitious self-starter to develop a career in this field