FTH Hire Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent plant and tool hire companies in the UK, with eighteen depots across the South of England, Wales and Scotland. As a result of our ambitious growth plans, we are looking to add additional high calibre people to our growing business.
Due to our sustained company growth, FTH Hire Group have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join our team. This role is to work as part of the procurement team in our head office in Farnborough. The role is on a permanent, full-time basis. As a Purchasing Assistant you will be working closely with the Procurement Manager to prepare reports, take orders and many other administrative tasks.
Purchasing Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
1. Following up with suppliers on quotes and orders placed
2. Updating the team about any delays or problems with suppliers
3. Maintaining records of supplier contracts
4. Manage all Sales Stock inventory for Group
5. Ensure Stock checks are completed in a timely manner
6. Manage Pricing for all sales stock
7. Track depot sales and work with Depot manager and trade counter staff to achieve targets
8. Work with Depot managers and ensure layout of inventory stands are effectively set out to maximize sales
9. Assist in liaising with current suppliers to maximize buying opportunities, agree promotions, increase discounts, and implement rebates
10. Checking all open and unconfirmed orders on a weekly basis
11. Identify Area demand products for sale
12. Identifying, Selecting, and approving suppliers, in line with Company procedures
13. Placing Purchase Orders with Suppliers for Goods and Services in line with budget, quality, and delivery requirements
14. Maintain relationships with current suppliers
15. Ensure deliveries have been booked in, in a timely manner
16. Work closely with accounts to close off any Invoice queries in a timely manner
17. Any other jobs given by the procurement manager
Purchasing Assistant Skills and Qualifications
1. Experience with taking supplier meetings and managing the account
2. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
3. Great attention to detail
4. Able to establish and develop relationships with internal and external sources
5. Ability to be flexible and open to changes
6. Self-motivation
7. Experience in placing multiple orders by a given deadline
8. Can easily prioritize workload to achieve the best results
9. An ability to determine upcoming trends in chosen geographical areas
10. Experience of working in a Procurement team preferably within a construction environment
11. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
12. Be able to work effectively under pressure and have the ability to deal with multiple demands
13. Strive for continuous improvement and feel comfortable to suggest improvement of processes
14. Experience in generating supplier performance reports
Benefits
* 28 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Pension - auto enrolment
* Company and loyalty bonus scheme
* Perk Box
* Birthday gift
Salary: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Additional Pay:
* Loyalty bonus
* Quarterly bonus
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application Questions:
* Do you have the ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise your workload?
* Have you previous experience of working in a Procurement team?
* Are you proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PURCHFarn
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