Purchasing Assistant

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to manage purchasing tasks, source suppliers, and ensure smooth inventory management. With a focus on personal growth, the company provides training opportunities and a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a CIPS qualification, contributing to the success of key projects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and excellence.

Benefits

Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Access to flexible pay with Aslan

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification preferred, strong communication skills required.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency and experience with Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing administration tasks and source suppliers.
• Inventory management and liaising with project managers.
• Expediting orders and supporting business reporting.

Skills

CIPS qualification

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Office 365 applications

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

This job is with Prinova Europe Ltd., an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Purchasing Assistant- 8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Full-time, Permanent

Who We Are

Prinova is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. Prinova holds strategic stocks in 35+ centres around the world to ensure continuity of supply and has liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA. Prinova's premix business is underpinned by over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing customers with global inventories, market expertise, and leading market positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals, and more.

What is a Purchasing Assistant at Prinova?

You will manage and perform purchasing administration tasks for the company according to standard operating procedures. You will source new and alternative suppliers under the supervision of the Procurement Manager. You will work in a team of 4.

What's in it for you?

• Personal growth including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan
  
  

What to expect?

• You will be responsbile for purchasing materials required as highlighted through MRP and forecasting/operation plans
• Expediting orders and updating the info on ASC for Warehouse, MRP and Accounts
• Inventory Management for raw materials and packaging
• Negotiating and managing site contracts
• Sourcing new and alternative suppliers in conjunction with the Procurement Manager
• Liaising with Project Managers, Innovation and Quality in relation to key projects
• Liaising with Freight Forwarders for clearance and delivery of raw materials
• Chasing information from suppliers, sales and project teams where necessary for key projects
• Support for business reporting
• Cover for Procurement Manager when out of office
• Monthly Price File coordination
• Data cleansing and system maintenance
• Other admin activities to support Purchasing Function
  
  

Does this sound like you?

• You have a CIPS qualification (or working towards)
• You have strong communication skills- phone, written and in-person
• You have the ability to organise your own workload
• You are systems focused and computer literate
• You are intermediate level on Microsoft Excel (Advanced level desirable)
• Experience using other Office 365 applications (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• You are tenacious with a drive to deliver the best results for the company
• Team player, able to work as part of a team providing help and support to others both within the department and the organization as a whole
  
  

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

Submit your CV by clicking apply.

If you have any further questions please email us for an informal chat: [e-mail]