Purchasing Assistant
Desford LE9 - 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH
12 Month Contract - potential to extend for the right person!
37.5 hours a week (07:30-16:00 Mon-Thurs, 07:30-13:00 Friday some flexibility around start/finish)
Up to £15.80 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £21.40
We're looking for a Purchasing Assistant to use their administration and logistics experience to assist Buyers within a Logistics department of a globally renowned Fortune 100 building construction machines manufacturer in Desford. This is initially a 12 month contract, which has potential to extend for the right person!
What will the Purchasing Assistant do?
1. Work as part of the Logistics site which feeds all the manufacturing sites globally, supporting 3 Buyers with their purchasing admin requirements - the variety of learning is endless!
2. Support the Data Accuracy & Records Tracking team with Advance Shipment Notice onboarding and supplier submission
3. Drive automation and process updates, including SWS reviews and CI opportunities
4. Manage supplier relationships with quarterly face-to-face visits and monthly calls for strategic suppliers, and improve invoice defect metrics by 10%
5. New Business growth through customer support/new part setup
6. Manage engineering changes and new part setup for customer focus
What skills and experience will the Purchasing Assistant need?
1. Previous procurement administration experience within logistics
2. Ability to work from own initiative and confidently handle day to day workload
3. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills - be able to clearly and confidently communicate with all parties and work well within a global team
4. Microsoft Office: in particular Teams, Outlook, Excel (Vlookup/Formulas), Powerpoint
5. Desirable experience: Supply chain knowledge, knowledge of Power BI / PROcure
To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
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