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My clients team is expanding, and I am searching for an Purchasing Assistant based in Ashington. Must be able to drive due to the clients location.
The Role: Purchasing Assistant
The Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30 (Leave at 5 on a rota basis)
Location: Ashington
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Job role
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Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
- Research potential vendors
- Liaise with suppliers to get quotes
- Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate best costs
- Place orders to support Sales and Production
- Track orders to ensure timely delivery in line with the needs of the business
- Responsible for purchase orders maintenance
- Negotiate best value in all transactions
- Maintain updated records in company system
- Build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
- Process suppliers returns
Candidate requirements:
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At least 3 years’ experience working as a Purchasing Assistant or similar role
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Hands-on experience with purchasing software
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and good general knowledge of MS Office suite
- Knowledge of market research
- Solid organisational and time management skills
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fast learner
Benefits
In addition to the competitive base salary and uncapped bonus potential, we offer the following benefits:
- 20 days of holiday plus bh
- Pension
- Bonus £1,200
- Training
