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Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Buying, Purchasing, procurement, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit us at strive . co . uk for further vacancies and information.
Title: Purchasing & Accounts Exec
Region: Cambridge
Salary: £32.5k + Excellent Benefits
We are delighted to assist a medium sized logistics client to find an experienced Purchasing / Finance exec to join their growing team. Their client base includes energy, engineering & all industrial sectors so the supplier base you work with will varied & interesting.
Role Summary:
This hands on role will encompass both elements of basic Accounts & Purchasing
Take charge of the day-to-day purchasing & Raising PO’s
Liaising with suppliers, managing purchases to support the sales team and customers, and ensuring accurate, timely ordering.
Checking margin’s
Updating pricing on systems
Updating the sales team with product information and pricing
Maintaining vendor accounts & reconciling deposit accounts
Processing high volumes of purchase invoices & debit notes
Planning payment runs with supporting documentation
Issuing remittance advices
Reconciling suppliers’ statements
Reconciling of company credit cards
Producing aged creditor reports
Experienced needed:
Zero + Strong numerical skills, an understanding of margins, and an instinct for identifying discrepancies are essential
Excel IT literate (Microsoft Office)
Educated to GCSE level, incl. Maths & English (min. Grade 4, previously Grade C)
Purchasing knowledge
Accounts processing experience
Adaptability in a fast-moving role
Confident and friendly telephone manner
Team player who is adaptable and able to multi-task
Supplier negotiation experience
This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.
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