Purchasing Assistant The Role This is a full time position based at the Lichfield Road Industrial Estate in Tamworth. The successful candidate will be required to be on site from Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and working within a busy Purchasing and Customer Service Team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to take ownership of the role. Key Duties would include: Placing and progressing purchase orders Checking confirmations, pricing, delivery information, etc Booking freight Liaising with warehouses Checking specifications and maintaining the system that is in place Booking in stock Interacting with Team members and Supply Partners to ensure appropriate information is shared Assisting with holiday cover within the team Duties are not limited to the above and the role may alter depending on experience. Requirements The ideal candidate will: Have relevant experience of a similar role Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Have exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under own initiative Be able to adhere to strict deadlines Have a good understanding of Maths, English and IT skills Be eager to learn and develop new skills Benefits 25 days annual leave (not inclusive of national holidays) Competitive salary Ongoing training Brenntag TA Team