Job Opportunity: Purchasing AssistantLocation: HarrogateSalary: £26,000Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday Our client, a market leader in within their field, and having seen a great levels of growth in recent years, they have maintained this success and have solidified their strong position in their market. They are now looking to hire a Purchasing Assistant on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business that works across multiple sectors, and who can offer a long term future in a stable and fast growing environment. Why Join Our Client?

A well-established and highly respected company in its field
A strong culture of teamwork, professional growth, and long-term partnerships
A dedicated and knowledgeable team who are seen as experts in their field
A commitment to outstanding customer service and operational excellence

Your Role & Impact: As a Purchasing Assistant, you will ensure the seamless procurement of service parts, meeting customer timelines while optimising stock management. You will play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations, working closely with suppliers, managing relationships, and negotiating the best deals. Key Responsibilities:

Source and purchase service parts at competitive prices
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries from suppliers and manufacturers
Maintain and update stock control information
Expedite overdue purchase orders and resolve any operational issues
Assist in maintaining ISO9001 accreditation standards
Collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency and service levels

Essential Skills & Experience:

Strong numerical and logical thinking skills
Good Excel proficiency and ability to work with data
Experience in a customer-facing or team-based role
Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to thrive under pressure and work independently
Desirable (but not essential!)

The Right Fit:Our client is looking for a resilient, organised, and motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for negotiation, and the ability to build strong supplier relationships, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply for the Purchasing Assistant opportunity now and be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company that values your skills and contributions. Our Guarantee Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match. Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Purchasing Assistant

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