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Purchasing Assistant

KPI Recruiting

Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 7 days

Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 8PE

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Purchasing Assistant position is available in Blackburn, offering a salary of up to £27K depending on experience.
The role involves supporting the Purchasing Manager, building supplier relationships, negotiating prices, and managing replenishment orders.
Candidates should have proven experience in procurement, preferably in Retail or FMCG industries, and be proficient in Excel.
The position is full-time and permanent, and the company offers benefits such as discounted gym memberships and a health care scheme.
Interested applicants can apply via email or phone for further details.

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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