My client based on the outskirts of Huntingdon are currently recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join their Purchasing team, you will assist in optimising stock availability for their products, maximising customer service and ensuring the right products are ordered at the right time.
Do you love building relationships with suppliers?
Are you a strong Negotiator?
Are you data driven and analytical?
If so this could be the role for you?.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Maintain Stocking Profiles on MRP system
- Order products from approved suppliers to maintain stock levels
- Negotiation of price discounts
- Supplier relationship and performance management.
- Expedite or delay shipments as prompted by changes in requirements
- Maintain records on MRP system in-line with materials order planning
- Communication to the sales team regarding product status
- Manage day to day supplier queries
- Resolve - Supplier Non-Compliance Issues reported via goods-in dept
- Reporting - Availability KPIs
- Working with the import team to manage international orders
Key Skills Required:
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written. You must be confident in speaking on the telephone and on Teams/Skype.
- Ability to work both as part of a team and under own initiative
- Experience working in a commercial environment
- Experience using supply chain planning aspects of MRP systems
- Organized and able to multi-task to achieve results
- Effective communication managing supplier relationships
- Analytical skills capable of interpreting data and financial impact
- Solid experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience using SAGE would be beneficial
Benefits:
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Opportunities to participate in car leasing scheme via Salary sacrifice once in post for 1 year.
- Group life cover.
- Reward and recognition scheme
- 33 days holiday (Inclusive of bank holidays)
- Christmas shut down
If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to or.
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Posted 5 days ago, valid for 2 days
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 3BD, England
£30,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- My client is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join their team in Huntingdon, focusing on optimizing stock availability and enhancing customer service.
- The role requires strong negotiation skills, relationship building with suppliers, and proficiency in data analysis, with a salary offered of £25,000 to £30,000.
- Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a commercial environment and familiarity with MRP systems and supply chain planning.
- Key responsibilities include maintaining stocking profiles, managing supplier performance, and communicating product status to the sales team.
- Benefits include a pension scheme, group life cover, 33 days of holiday, and opportunities for car leasing after one year.
