We have an exciting opportunity to join a great client of ours as part of the purchasing team as an assistant. Ideally you will have previous experience within procurement or purchasing, but they are also open to training someone with good administration and organisational experience.
The key objectives of the role are to provide effective and efficient administrative support and communicate effectively between the departments.
Duties Include:
* Process and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
* Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and resolve any delivery or quality issues.
* Assist in maintaining appropriate stock levels by monitoring inventory and placing orders as needed.
* Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, invoices, and delivery schedules.
* Source new suppliers and evaluate their offerings to ensure the best value and quality.
* Monitor and track budgets, ensuring all purchases align with financial targets.
* Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
* Provide general administrative assistance to the purchasing team as needed.
Skills desired
* Experience in an administrative role - previous purchasing or procurement experience would be beneficial but not essential.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
* Exceptional accuracy in processing orders and maintaining records.
* Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with purchasing software or ERP systems.
Ideally you will be able to start ASAP, but this is not essential.
If this role is of interest, in the first instance, please apply