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Purchasing Assistant

Insight Select Ltd

Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 15 days

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HS

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Purchasing Assistant position in Sittingbourne offers a hybrid working model and requires experience in the supply chain industry.
The role involves supporting the Purchasing Manager by managing suppliers, auditing the supply chain, and ensuring competitive market rates.
Candidates should possess good negotiation skills, supplier auditing experience, and effective communication abilities.
This position requires relevant educational qualifications, such as a degree in business or procurement.
The salary for this role is competitive, and additional benefits include travel insurance, private medical coverage, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and access to an on-site gym.

Purchasing Assistant / Sittingbourne / HybridOur client are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team and work closely with the Purchasing Manager and liaise with suppliers.The purpose of the role is to support the Manager in supplier management, and ensure the supply chain is fully developed to meet the business requirements. This is done by auditing suppliers, data analysis and following processes.Role & Responsibilities

Auditing the supply chain to ensure competitive market rates and the best quality across all commodities
Maintaining supplier records and ensuring the system is updated
Ensuring suppliers agreements are in correct order and uploaded to the system
Reporting on suppliers progress
Updating supplier register
Work with internal teams to deliver robust supply plans for projects
Working in both European and Asian markets
Sourcing of components

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience in the supply chain industry
Good negotiation skills
Supplier auditing experience
Personable with the ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
Educated to a relevant degree such as business or procurement

Package

Hybrid working
Travel insurance
Private medical
25 days holiday + bank holidays
On site gym
Flexible working scheme

Purchasing Assistant / Sittingbourne / Hybrid

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