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Purchasing Assistant

Optima Recruitment

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 24 days

Chessington, Surrey KT92NY, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Purchasing Assistant role is ideal for an organized individual who excels in problem-solving and supplier negotiations.
Key responsibilities include liaising with suppliers, managing overdue orders, and assisting the buying team with daily tasks.
Candidates do not need prior office experience but should possess good education and strong numeracy and literacy skills.
The position offers a salary range of £20,000 to £25,000 and requires no specific years of experience.
The role is based in Chessington, working Monday to Friday with 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Purchasing Assistant

This is a challenging role which would suit a well organised candidate who enjoys problem solving and negotiating between several suppliers and customers.

Job Description · Liaising with suppliers via email & telephone· Chasing overdue orders· Providing the company sales team with up-to-date delivery information· Updating computer systems with purchase order information· Assisting Buying team with daily ordering· Assisting with the management of the 'Goods in’ procedures· Maintain and strengthen relationships with exiting suppliers and internal customers· Corresponding with our Irish branch regarding the transfer of stock & 'goods in’ procedures

Person Specification· Previous experience within an office role is not essential· Good standard of education · Excellent numeracy & literacy skills· Good working knowledge of MS Office, primarily Excel · Ability to multitask and manage own workload· Trustworthy; able to work under own initiative· Detail oriented, with ability to adapt to any task given· Excellent communication skills

Additional Information· Based in Chessington · £20,000 - £25,000· Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 5.30pm · 20 days holiday plus bank holidays· Parking available· Pension scheme

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