Purchasing AssistantLocation: MaidstoneSalary: £30,000 per annumWorking Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm & alternate Saturdays, 7am-12pmHoliday Entitlement: 21 days annuallyOur client, a respected company within the motor industry, is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional who is driven, eager to learn, and ready to take on a new challenge. Due to the rural location, a full driving license is required.Key Responsibilities:-Sourcing and purchasing parts for the fleet-Receiving and accurately recording stock from suppliers-Allocating parts and conducting regular stock checks-Supporting the office with general ad-hoc tasks as neededEssential Skills and Experience:-Minimum of 2 year's purchasing experience (motor trade experience is advantageous)-Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and Excel (training on the client's in-house system will be provided)-Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and colleagues-Excellent time management and organisational skills-A proactive and motivated attitude with a willingness to learnFull driving license due to the rural location of the roleWhat's on Offer:-Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum-21 days holiday per year-Early finishes and alternate Saturdays off, providing a great work-life balanceIf you have a background in purchasing and are seeking a new opportunity in a supportive and dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and take the next step in your career!At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...
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KHR Recruitment Specialists
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days
Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England
£30,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Purchasing Assistant position is located in Maidstone, offering a salary of £30,000 per annum.
- Candidates are required to have a minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the motor trade.
- Key responsibilities include sourcing parts, recording stock from suppliers, and conducting stock checks.
- The role requires proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel, along with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm, with alternate Saturdays from 7 am to 12 pm, and includes 21 days of holiday annually.
