Purchasing Assistant

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Ely
Salary
20000.00 - 24000.00 GBP Annual + benefits
Posted
02 Sep 2020
Closes
30 Sep 2020
Sectors
Procurement
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
This is an exciting role to join a growing manufacturing client based in Ely. You will have experience of procurement having worked within a similar role previously and be able to show strong negotiation skills alongside the ability to maintain good supplier relationships. Administrative skills is essential for this position.

Start: ASAP
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 9am - 17.30pm Monday - Friday
Salary: GBP20,000 - GBP24,000 + discretionary bonus of up to 10%
Benefits: Life insurance, pension, 22 days holiday (rising to 25 days over 3 years) + 8 bank holidays, 1 x charity day off per annum, Free On-Site Gym and table tennis, Free Lunch Fridays.

To be suitable for this position you will be a confident communicator with familiarity of the supply chain process. You will be confident in the process of Purchasing and hold a desire to join a company that holds its staff with the highest regard.

Duties:

* Processing and sending purchase orders to suppliers

* Following up orders and providing regular status updates for delivery schedules

* Working closely with the Quality team on product approvals and answering sales enquiries

* Checking market availability and stock allocation

* Researching into potential suppliers

* Monitoring stock allocations and reporting low stock

* Taking sales enquiries on behalf of the sales team as and when required

* Answering incoming calls from suppliers and customers, dealing with all enquiries within a timely manner

* Responding to a busy inbox

* Supporting the Procurement team with any other administrative duty that may be required

Skills and Experience Required:

* Good negotiation and research skills

* Outstanding attention to detail

* Excellent communication skills

* Ability to maintain good supplier relationships

* Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy

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