Purchasing Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support their dynamic purchasing team. This temporary role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing administration and excellent communication skills to foster supplier relationships. With a commitment to quality service, this organization provides a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. Enjoy a variety of tasks and a friendly workplace culture while contributing to the success of a respected global manufacturer.

Benefits

Free parking

Early finish on Friday

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing administration or procurement administration.
• Ability to build supplier relations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Chasing suppliers for status updates and confirmation of ETAs.
• Raising purchase order numbers and checking for discrepancies.
• Providing administration support to the purchasing department.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Sage

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Purchasing Assistant

£11.83ph to £12.33ph, Temporary (expect duration 3 months), Immediate start, Monday to Friday 7.30am till 4.30pm, Friday 7.30am till 12.30pm

Due to continued success, our client, the UK Head Quarters of a global manufacturing company, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced purchasing assistant to support their busy purchasing team:

• Chasing suppliers for status updates (via telephone and email), and confirmation of ETAs
• Liaising updates throughout the company
• Booking incoming deliveries onto internal database
• Raising purchase order numbers, checking for discrepancies
• Checking supplier's order confirmations
• Matching P.O.Ds with invoices and authorising payment
• Providing administration support to the purchasing department

The successful candidate should demonstrate a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Sage, have an excellent eye for detail, and possess strong communication skills to build supplier relations. Support will be provided 1-to-1 to familiarize you with company processes and procedures. This role is ideal if you have experience in purchasing administration, procurement administration, or as a buying assistant.

You will join the UK arm of an international manufacturing company with over 50 years of established reputation in their field. Working directly with the Senior Operations Manager, this role offers daily variety. The organization is known for delivering outstanding quality service and seeks a purchasing assistant committed to the same standards.

• Up to £12.33ph d.o.e
• Immediate start
• Early finish on Friday
• Free parking

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.