FTH hire group are a family business with 43 years of experience in supporting local contractors, builders, landscapers, and craftsmen, as well as the public with all their plant and tool hire needs. We have 10 conveniently located Hire Hubs across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Kent, and West Sussex, with sites in Farnborough (head office), Farnham, Guildford, Basingstoke, Reading, Maidstone, Horsham, Southampton, Chelmsford and one hub in Scotland. 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 Following up with suppliers on quotes and orders placed Updating the team about any delays or problems with suppliers Maintaining records of supplier contracts Manage all Sales Stock inventory for Group. Ensure Stock checks are completed in a timely manner. Manage Pricing for all sales stock. Track depot sales and work with Depot manager and trade counter staff to achieve targets. Work with Depot managers and ensure layout of inventory stands are effectively set out to maximize sales. Assist in liaising with current suppliers to maximize buying opportunities, agree promotions, increase discounts, and implement rebates. Checking all open and unconfirmed orders on a weekly basis. Identify Area demand products for sale. Identifying, Selecting, and approving suppliers, in line with Company procedures. Placing Purchase Orders with Suppliers for Goods and Services in line with budget, quality, and delivery requirements. Maintain relationships with current suppliers. Ensure deliveries have been booked in, in a timely manner. Work closely with accounts to close off any Invoice queries in a timely manner. Any other jobs given by the procurement manager. Purchasing Assistant Skills And Qualifications Experience with taking supplier meeting and managing the account Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Great attention to detail Able to establish and develop relationships with internal and external sources. Ability to be flexible and open to changes. Self-motivation Experience in placing multiple orders by a given deadline Can easily prioritize workload to achieve the best results. An ability to determine upcoming trends in chosen geographical areas. Experience of working in a Procurement team preferably within a construction environment. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel Be able to work effectively under pressure and have the ability to deal with multiple demands. Strive for continuous improvement and feel comfortable to suggest improvement of processes. Experience in generating supplier performance reports. Benefits Company pension Employee discount Loyalty Bonus Quarterly Bonus Salary: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year