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Purchasing Assistant

Millbank Holdings
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH654AG, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Assistant with strong administration and IT skills to join their Purchasing Department for a 12-month contract.
  • The role offers a salary of £30,000 per year and requires candidates to have proven administration skills and some experience in purchasing.
  • Key responsibilities include inputting vendors into the SAP system, converting requisitions into purchase orders, and maintaining vendor lists.
  • Candidates should possess problem-solving abilities, good time management skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • The position is based in Ellesmere Port with a hybrid working option available after training, and it involves working on a chemical site with associated safety risks.

Are you a strong Administrator with excellent IT/systems experience?

Do you have an eye for problem solving with the ability to maintain accurate records to a timely manner?

Do you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively?

If this sounds of interest, please read on and get in touch today!

The Opportunity
Our client is currently looking for an experienced Purchasing Assistant to join the Purchasing Department of a Global Group to support the Team following the introduction of a new SAP system. Using the latest purchasing software.

This role has been deemed inside IR35
Duration: 12 months
Ellesmere Port Option of hybrid after training 2 days per week     

Your duties and responsibilities will be

  • As a Purchasing Assistant, you will Input charities and new vendors to S4 after the buyers have completed necessary checks.
  • Converting lower value requisitions into purchase orders.
  • Maintenance of vendor list, new vendor report.
  • Expediting orders, updating delivery dates within the system and booking in deliveries on app.
  • VIM assistance, chasing receipts with requisitioners, triaging queries and working with accounts to resolve invoicing issues.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

  • Proven administration skills with good IT ability.
  • Problem solving skills & maintain accurate records
  • Driven and take initiative
  • Confident
  • Time management & Organisational skills (comfortable with a fast-paced environment)
  • Customer Services skills both internal and external
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

It’s great if you also have the following

  • The ideal candidate would have some previous experience working in purchasing.
  • Knowledge of procurement processes and procedures
  • Proficiency in Purchasing Software (SAP 4) and Microsoft MS Excel, Outlook    
  • Previous experience of using S4 Hana although training can be given.

The setting for the role
Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a chemical site. These can include, chemical burns, trips and falls, overexertion, cuts and scrapes, chemical exposure, inhalation of chemicals and confined spaces. A full site induction will be provided and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the site.

Get in touch now
If you're on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to join a leading specialist chemical company at the forefront of innovative solutions and think you have the relevant skills and experience our client is seeking then apply today to avoid missing out! 

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

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