Purchasing Assistant

Interaction - Leicester; Derby; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Purchasing Assistant in Derby. The role includes raising purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a salary of £28,000 per annum and a supportive team environment with career opportunities.

Benefits

28 Days Annual Leave

Free Car Parking

Career prospects

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Purchasing Assistant is essential.
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Highly confident with a resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and ensure on-time delivery.
• Negotiate product pricing with suppliers.
• Create reports for senior management.

Skills

Computer literacy

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Full Time – Temporary to Permanent

Location: Derby

Hours: Monday to Thursday Office Hours / Friday early finish

Basic Salary: £28,000.00 Per Annum

Benefits: 28 Days Annual Leave Entitlement Incl Bank Holidays, Free Car Parking, lengthy career prospects. Fantastic team and culture

Purchasing Assistant Role

• You will be solely responsible for purchasing for the business for a range of products
• You will raise purchase orders as a Purchasing Assistant
• Responsible for product delivery through having a proactive approach
• Chase purchase orders to ensure on time delivery
• Obtain and negotiate product pricing with suppliers
• Track and update shipments
• Arrange imports in a timely manner including clearance and documentation
• Collect data and create reports for senior management
• Actively take part in meetings and proactively contribute effectively as a Purchasing Assistant
• Act as point of contact for purchasing related queries and pricing
• Undertake ad hoc duties as and when required
• Provide a great professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders as a Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant Requirements

• Previous experience as a Purchasing Assistant, or buying administrator or procurement administrator is ESSENTIAL
• Highly confident with a resilient and go getter attitude
• Computer literacy and report compiling is key for this role
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and analytical skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established company with exciting long term prospects.