Purchasing Assistant
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | East Grinstead |
| Area | West Sussex, UK |
| Sector | Purchasing |
| Salary | £22K DOE + excellent company benefits |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Nicola Francis |
| Telephone | 01342325316 |
| Job Ref | NF12036 |
- Description
- Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a global manufacture who are looking to recruit a Purchasing Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.
What is in it for you…?
You will be working with a global business who pride themselves on the service they give to their customer base. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team working Monday to Friday with no weekends!
Salary £22,000 depending on experience
Parking on site
Role Overview
The successful candidate will become a Purchasing Assistant within a small but busy Purchasing team. The job involves a variety of duties being completed on a daily, weekly & monthly basis.
As part of the Purchasing Assistant’s role, they will be managing suppliers based in Europe and the United Kingdom.
Job Specification
Placing and confirming orders daily, following through to successful resolution on any discrepancies
Managing stock and liaising with suppliers
Managing personal and group inbox to ensure all enquiries/issues are followed through to resolution
Liaising with Sales, Warehouse, Finance and Transport and handling/resolving other departmental queries
Monitoring and chasing suppliers for stock and delivery information, and updating everyone internally
General administrative duties, such as filing
Updating and maintaining supplier price files
Building/checking prices being published in the brochures
Candidate Requirements
SAP system knowledge and experience within a purchasing environment would be useful but not essential
Able to communicate clearly both in writing and using effective telephone skills, especially considering the majority of our suppliers are based in Europe
Computer literate (Microsoft Office experience essential) and numerate with a keen attention to detail
Educated to O’ Level/ GCSE English and Mathematics
Hard working & enthusiastic. Drive and determination are essential; the candidate will need to be able to handle an environment that can be pressurised
The successful candidate will be committed and driven with the ability to function well within a small team and individually when required
Other key qualities include flexibility, accuracy, strong administrative skills, good organisational skills, friendliness and the ability to prioritise work and interact well with other departments
Salary: up to £22,000
Monday - Friday standard working hours
NB: Lloyd Recruitment Services would like to thank you for taking the time to apply, however due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates
