Purchasing Assistant

This role involves processing purchase orders, managing stock, and collaborating with internal sales teams and suppliers to ensure efficient operations. Additionally, it requires strong organisational skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office.

Client Details

My client sources from a wide array of suppliers and support house builders in designing specifications, distributing from our seven warehouses across the UK.

Description

• Processing purchase orders and ensuring purchases are made at the correct price and margin, including handling call-off orders on a weekly, quarterly, or fortnightly basis as needed.
• Managing stock by utilizing slow-moving or deadstock before ordering and maintaining key stock lines for group deal customers.
• Collaborating with internal sales teams in Southern branches to ensure stock is correctly called in and site orders are placed promptly.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues that arise.
• Verifying order confirmations to ensure accuracy in items, quantities, and pricing.
• Assisting the accounts department with any invoice queries.
• Running reports and using Excel to track product movement, ensuring appropriate stock levels in branches, and monitoring outstanding purchase orders, customer stock requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Organizing stock transfers between branches as needed.
• Working with the Group Procurement Manager to develop and maintain stock control processes.
• Performing additional duties as required by the business, with appropriate training provided.

Profile

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective team player, yet capable of working independently.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.
• Proficient in PC use, with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to perform well under pressure.
• Confident and able to take initiative when necessary.

Job Offer

• Casual dress code
• Company-sponsored events
• Pension plan
• Cycle to work program
• Complimentary flu vaccinations
• Free parking