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Purchasing Assistant

Change Recruitment Services Ltd
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4RD, England

Salary

£18,000 - £25,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Salary: £24k - £25k per annum
  • Experience required: Experience of working within a Purchasing environment
  • Key responsibilities include assisting the Purchasing Manager with administrative tasks, sending out project enquiries, placing purchase orders, sourcing alternative products, and contributing to sourcing products in a cost-effective way.
  • Key skills required include knowledge of MS Office applications, good commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
  • This full-time permanent position in Highbridge requires 22 days (rising to 25 days) annual leave plus banks and 22 days (rising to 25 days) annual leave plus banks.

Our growing client based in Highbridge is currently looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their procurement team on a full-time permanent basis.  Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring effective purchasing for a fast paced factory environment. Some key responsibilities include:

  • To assist the Purchasing Manager with the administrative tasks associated with the purchasing of components & materials for the business.
  • Send out Project enquiries, obtain timely quotes and share with the bid team.
  • Placement of Purchase Orders for stock items from replenishment lists
  • Challenge any stock min/max levels assisting improved availability and no stock outs.
  • Sourcing alternative products at competitive rates.
  • To carry out tasks which contribute to the sourcing of the required products and materials in the most cost effective, timely and efficient way.
  • Coordinate with the Purchasing Manager in any & all areas of crossover between Procurement & Purchasing.
  • To carry out assorted/ad-hoc task as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

Key Skills

  • Good knowledge of MS Office applications including Excel, Power Point, Word, and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience of working within a Purchasing environment
  • Good Commercial awareness with great attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication & people skills are essential to develop internal and external relationships.
  • Experience of purchasing preferably. Good training will be provided.
  • Have an organised approach with effective time management.
  • Able to work well under pressure, prioritise work accordingly and have the ability to meet deadlines.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week, and this role offers a salary of £24k - £25k per annum, 22 days (rising to 25 days) annual leave plus banks.

Change Recruitment Services Limited provides services as an Agency and an Employment Business, and is committed to equal opportunities for all candidates

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.