Purchasing Assistant

A fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join a leading Manufacturing company based in Fareham with a salary up to GBP25k.

Candidates must have previous procurement experience in a Manufacturing environment

Role responsibilities of the Assistant Buyer Include:

Provide high quality administrative support services
Data input of purchase order requests with suppliers
Maintain productive win - win relationships with suppliers
Monitor the delivery of materials, identify, and resolve problems to ensure timely delivery
Liaise with Accounts team to resolve any queries with invoices
Maintain personal knowledge and ensure other members of the team are kept up to date with product development, pricing, availability, and alternatives
Contribute to meetings with colleagues, contractors, and customers
General administration including photocopying, printing, and filing
Such other duties as may reasonably be required

Person Specification of the Assistant Buyer Include:

Previous experience in procurement is desirable
Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and non-verbal
Attention to detail
Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Be able to work to deadlines and meet targeted timeframes
Outstanding ability to multitask with a positive "can do" attitude
Excellent time management skills with the ability to use your own initiative
Friendly, approachable and reliable

Salary Up to GBP25k

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role as an assistant buyer, or have procurement experience in Manufacturing