Purchasing Assistant

Join Our Team as a Purchasing Assistant! ?

Are you ready to take your purchasing skills to the next level? We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our dynamic team on a temporary, part-time basis. If you're passionate about procurement and love working in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'll Do:

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our production and project teams. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating closely with production, stores, estimating, sales support, accounts, and projects departments to ensure seamless operations. ??
• Preparing and issuing orders to suppliers while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Negotiating costs and comparing quotes from alternate suppliers to get the best deals! ??
• Providing vital information to the Projects department about delivery dates and budget-related issues.
• Pricing goods and materials accurately in our system to ensure correct accounting within contract costing.
• Collating information for stock control and resolving any discrepancies with stores and accounts.
• Maintaining stock levels of stationary and office equipment to keep everything running smoothly. ???
• Arranging the hire and off-hire of site equipment and vehicles, including liaising with insurance companies when necessary.
• Resolving invoicing queries with suppliers and the accounts team to ensure a clear and efficient process.
• Performing general administration tasks as required, supporting our team wherever you can. ??

Who You Are:

• You have a GCSE/BTEC level education (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are your superpowers! You thrive on building professional relationships at all levels.
• You're computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office Packages.
• Previous purchasing experience, giving you a head start in this role.
• Experience with Navision and Sage - Desirable

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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