Purchasing Assistant – 12 Month FTC

My client within the utilities industry are looking to recruit a Purchasing Assistant on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to join their procurement team. Working from their offices in Hull you will be responsible for:

– Supporting the Purchasing Team Leader and Contract Managers in purchasing activity

– Raising all purchase orders from correctly raised and authorised Purchase requisitions

– Sourcing exercises in the external market for equipment, products and services

– Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers

– Ensuring all goods and services have goods notes received on the system prior to invoicing

– Maintain accurate filing system

– Maintaining supplier records and relationships

To be successful in this role you will have immediate availability or little notice period and be able to commit to a 12 month contract.

You must have SAP or Maximo system experience.

You will have excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure and to deadlines and be a team player.