Purchasing Assistant
Greater Leicester (LE10) - 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH
12 Month Contract - likely to extend for the right person!
Monday - Friday office hours, some flexibility around start and finish times if required
GBP15.20 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to GBP20.60
We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to use their administration experience to assist Buyers within a global manufacturing company in Greater Leicester (LE10). This is initially a 12 month contract, which is likely to extend for the right person!
We are looking for a confident team player with experience in purchasing, who is eager to learn and thrives in a fast-paced environment - personality really will go a long way in this instance! If this sounds like you, perhaps this excellent opportunity could be the next step in your purchasing career?
What will the Purchasing Assistant do?
* Support Buyers with their purchasing administration requirements
* Varied work where every day is different, involved with many different categories & projects
* Daily PO management - approve purchase orders, review requisitions for goods and services
* Analyse financial reports, price proposals and other technical data
* Work with external suppliers to expedite material in urgent situations
What skills and experience will the Purchasing Assistant need?
* Purchasing Administration background - you will need to be able to provide admin support
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills - be able to clearly and confidently communicate with all parties
* Data Analytics: this is essential as you will analyse financial reports and price proposals
* Strong Excel skills (you need to be able to create pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas)
* An eye for detail: the ability to pay attention to detail and spot errors is a must
* Used to using MS Office suite. Knowledge of Coupa/Glovia/Power BI would be an advantage
* Supply Chain/purchasing experience would be an advantage
To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
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