Purchasing Assistant

The Purchasing Assistant is a critical position that directly impacts the smooth operation of our business and customer satisfaction. You will be working closely with the Procurement Manager in this role.

This role is maternity cover, 3-4 days per week. The salary is £30,000-£33,000 pro rata depending on experience.

The Company:

Our client are arket leaders in their sector and are going from strength to strength with excellent growth plans in place. Unlike many other businesses today they are even more versatile, focussed, and ambitious than ever before.

Key Purchasing Assistant Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinating with suppliers and managing orders
• Facilitating contracts and renewals
• Support with benchmarking and tenders
• SAP data management
• Maintaining accurate records of purchases
• General Administrative duties

About you:

• Must have Microsoft Excel experience (including V Look ups and pivot tables)
• Attention to detail and methodical approach
• Willingness to learn
• Proactive attitude and strong teamwork

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to buy more holiday

Interested? If you wish to apply for this role, please click on the apply button with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Due to the high number of candidates applying who have visa requirements, we would like to provide advance notice that we are currently unable to progress with any candidate who does not have a full right to work in the UK without dependant or sponsorship requirements.

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