Our Client, a renowned bespoke, luxury manufacturing company, is looking for a Buying Assistant to play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the day-to-day operations in their state-of-the-art workshop and distribution centre.
Your day-to-day will include assisting with administrative tasks, managing facilities, coordinating schedules, and providing support to the workshop and purchasing departments.
Buying Assistant - Your Day to Day
* Provide administrative assistance to both the Operations Manager and the Purchasing Manager.
* Serve as a central point of contact for project-related enquiries in both the Operations and Purchasing departments.
* Responsible for administering and/or revising Purchase Orders for approval by the Purchasing Manager on a timely basis.
* Key involvement in tracking orders and liaising with suppliers on order progress to delivery.
* Manage indirect suppliers such as packaging and liaise with the Purchasing Manager on updates.
* Run Outstanding Purchase Order Report each week to identify orders that are late, those that have issues, and orders that are expected in the coming week that should be chased.
* Updating the Purchasing Manager of any delays or issues with suppliers/products.
* Ensure packaging is suitably stocked and place replenishment Packaging Order with agreement on cost from the Purchasing Manager.
* Maintain good working supplier relationships and update the Purchasing Manager of any delays/issues with suppliers/products.
* Provide support in ordering items for active sales orders.
* Verify invoices against purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with accounts payable.
* Run stock shortfall report monthly and identify any shortfalls.
* Assist category buying and placing orders for projects such as medals and corporate items.
* Support with the buying and placing orders for projects as required.
Buying Assistant - Skills and Experience:
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
* Highly organised and effective communicator.
* Minimum 1 year's understanding of existing supply chains and production processes.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to work a minimum of 4 days per week at the workshop.
Apply today if you are looking for your next opportunity and want to be part of a progressive and supportive company which will guide you in your career path!
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