Purchasing Assistant

Reed; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly organised Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement team. The role involves managing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining effective supply chain operations within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing purchase orders and supplier communications.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Confidence in liaising across departments.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders for stock and non-stock items.
• Track and expedite deliveries to maintain continuity of supply.
• Maintain supplier records and support supplier sourcing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team-oriented mindset

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

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We’re looking for a highly organised Purchasing Assistant to support our client's procurement team by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring smooth supply chain operations. You’ll raise and manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and help maintain efficient supply chain operations.

Key Duties

• Raise and manage purchase orders for stock and non-stock items, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in line with company procedures.
• Track and expedite deliveries, proactively resolving delays or discrepancies with suppliers to maintain continuity of supply.
• Maintain supplier records, including performance metrics and contract details
• Support supplier sourcing, including identifying new suppliers, and obtaining quotations

The ideal Candidate will have

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to liaise effectively across departments and with external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Office is desirable
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with a proactive approach to prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset, with the flexibility to support colleagues and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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