PURCHASING ASSISTANT
BLACKBURN
UP TO £27K DOE
FULL TIME
A rare and exciting opening has become available for this successful business based in the Blackburn area. Due to constant growth and expansion they are recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.
Main responsibilities:
Providing support to the Purchasing Manager on a daily basis
Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
Negotiating prices
Working to and meeting delivery deadlines
Managing the placement of replenishment orders
Creating weekly ordering spreadsheets
Processing purchase orders
Reconciling invoices
Tracking stock levels
Updating and maintaining the stock system, ensuring minimal wastage
Working with the supply chain team to track outstanding orders and expected delivery dates
Assisting with the raw materials procurement process
Keeping an up-to-date log of returns
Handling purchasing and returns-related queries
Company benefits:
Discounted gym memberships
Free parking
22 days holiday + Bank holidays
Health care scheme
Competitive salary
Person specification:
Proven experience in procurement, ideally within Retail or FMCG industries, proficient user of Excel including VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables, proactive problem solver, numerically minded with great negotiation skills.
Interested??? Apply now! katys@kpir.co.ukOR CALL US ON
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