Purchasing and Stock Assistant
Salary circa £24k per annum dependent on skills and experience
Full time permanent
Swinton S64 - office based
Purpose
Nicky Story Holdings (part of Supplies for Candles) is the holding company for a fast-growing group of online, market leading, retail and wholesale businesses primarily involved in the Home Lifestyle and Personal Care Sectors.
The Purchasing Assistant will support the buying needs of the Purchasing Manager by ordering products in support of a number of divisions within the business. You will invest in products from suppliers in support of business plans and strategic objectives to meet annual company and individual goals. Your remit will include Analysing and identifying the best source of supply for products and manage the purchase process.
Principal Accountabilities but not limited to:-
1. Develop and prepare purchase orders; process all paperwork related to purchases including purchase order revisions.
2. Co-ordinate and expedite supplier deliveries to ensure deliveries meet requirements and dates for the business.
3. Review incoming orders for accuracy and completeness; resolve any problems on the requisitions with the appropriate department.
4. Update system with renewed delivery dates, maintain & update on a regular basis, purchasing management tool, forecasts, costs.
5. New product creat...