Job Description
Adecco are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Stores and Purchasing Assistant to join our client's team in Openshaw - Manchester\n\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with suppliers, obtaining pricing on parts, monitoring order progress, raising purchase orders, matching PO numbers to invoices, researching and comparing prices, and investigating previous order prices to update spreadsheet values.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLiaise with the engineering department on quoted items and requirements.\nPlace orders with suppliers and ensure timely delivery.\nFind new suppliers and negotiate terms of service.\nActively ensure lead time are accurate and communicate to internal teams on delay.\nEnsure all items on each Bill of Material is received on time and in full to be sent to production.\nConduct goods-in checks to verify the accuracy and quality of received items.\nPerform regular stock-taking and inventory checks to maintain accurate records.\nGenerate stock loss reports and implement corrective measures.\nRespond to queries regarding faulty items, coordinating replacements or returns.\nUsing Sage 50 for efficient and accurate record-keeping.\nEfficiently manage case documentation related to orders and supplier interactions. \n\nQualifications and Skills:\n\nProven experience in a similar stores or procurement role.\nFamiliarity with Sage 50 software is highly desired.\nStrong organisational and multitasking abilities.\nExcellent communication and negotiation skills.\nAttention to detail in maintaining accurate inventory records.\nAbility to work collaboratively with various departments.\nProblem-solving skills to investigate and resolve discrepancies. \n\nJob Details:\n\nManchester Based \nFull time (39hrs per week) Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 7.30 - 2pm\n£14.00ph \n\nIf you thrive in a dynamic environment, possess a keen eye for detail, and can effectively manage the end-to-end stores process, including stocktaking and inventory checks, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.\n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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