Purchasing Assistant

Salary: £26,000 per year

Our client is a leading force in their field, growing exponentially and supplying bespoke services and products internationally.

You will be an experienced procuement/purchasing assistant/administrator.

You will assist in the smooth operation of he company’s Purchasing function and worldwide product supply.sist Purchasing team with all duties including stock control.

Main Tasks/Responsibilities

• Demand forecast control of own portfolio of suppliers

• Purchase order placement and follow up to ensure on time delivery

• Maintain relationships with global suppliers in your portfolio

• Delivery of supply optimization to meet forecast demand of portfolio

• Freight forwarder communication to meet strict deadlines

• Proficient use of Portfolio trackers and warehouse management system to follow orders from requirement through to delivery

• Create reports to Purchasing Manager of stock excesses, stock shortages and short life stock within your portfolio

• Maintain electronic library of files and archive accordingly

• General company purchasing

You will have Knowledge & Qualifications in:

• Purchasing/supply chain/procurement

• Import paperwork, processes & procedures

• MS Office experience, including Excel

• ISO 13485

• Sage 200 ERP

• Warehouse Management System experience

• CIPS Qualified(preferred but not essential)

Our client is an award winning business offering career growth, training and ongoing support, plus a range of benefits including free parking, generous annual leave allowance, pension and other financial enhancements. Covid safety measures including limiting numbers on site, occasional home working, social distancing and enhanced hygiene are strictly applied.