Purchasing Assistant

SF Recruitment are working with a leading, global manufacturing business based in Warwickshire to recruit for a Purchasing Assistant. The role is permanent, hybrid and has development opportunities. Salary: up to £28k Working pattern: 3 days at site, 2 days at home Responsibilities will include: - problem-solving skills - the ability to read and understand engineering drawings - to be able to communicate with others effectively - very strong analytical skills - strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers - Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible - Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required - Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement - Assess and evaluate suppliers - Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships - Ensure compliance to company guidelines - Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers - Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues