Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Buying, Purchasing, procurement, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit us at strive. co. uk for further vacancies and information. Title: Purchasing & Accounts Exec Region: Cambridge Salary: £32.5k Excellent Benefits We are delighted to assist a medium sized logistics client to find an experienced Purchasing / Finance exec to join their growing team. Their client base includes energy, engineering & all industrial sectors so the supplier base you work with will varied & interesting. Role Summary: This hands on role will encompass both elements of basic Accounts & Purchasing Take charge of the day-to-day purchasing & Raising POs Liaising with suppliers, managing purchases to support the sales team and customers, and ensuring accurate, timely ordering. Checking margins Updating pricing on systems Updating the sales team with product information and pricing Maintaining vendor accounts & reconciling deposit accounts Processing high volumes of purchase invoices & debit notes Planning payment runs with supporting documentation Issuing remittance advices Reconciling suppliers statements Reconciling of company credit cards Producing aged creditor reports Experienced needed: Zero Strong numerical skills, an understanding of margins, and an instinct for identifying discrepancies are essential Excel IT literate (Microsoft Office) Educated to GCSE level, incl. Maths & English (min. Grade 4, previously Grade C) Purchasing knowledge Accounts processing experience Adaptability in a fast-moving role Confident and friendly telephone manner Team player who is adaptable and able to multi-task Supplier negotiation experience This is a fantastic opportunity we look forward to your application. Strive Supply Chain Limited [& associated businesses] acts as an employment agency on behalf of external employers for the provision of permanent staff. By applying for this vacancy, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at strive.co.uk