PURCHASING ASSISTANT BLACKBURN UP TO £27K DOE FULL TIME A rare and exciting opening has become available for this successful business based in the Blackburn area. Due to constant growth and expansion they are recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. Main responsibilities: Providing support to the Purchasing Manager on a daily basis Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers Negotiating prices Working to and meeting delivery deadlines Managing the placement of replenishment orders Creating weekly ordering spreadsheets Processing purchase orders Reconciling invoices Tracking stock levels Updating and maintaining the stock system, ensuring minimal wastage Working with the supply chain team to track outstanding orders and expected delivery dates Assisting with the raw materials procurement process Keeping an up-to-date log of returns Handling purchasing and returns-related queries Company benefits: Discounted gym memberships Free parking 22 days holiday Bank holidays Health care scheme Competitive salary Person specification: Proven experience in procurement, ideally within Retail or FMCG industries, proficient user of Excel including VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables, proactive problem solver, numerically minded with great negotiation skills. Interested??? Apply now katyskpir.co.ukOR CALL US ON INDCOM