PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Cop Eu; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing company as a Purchasing Assistant, where your organizational skills and attention to detail will shine. This role involves monitoring stock levels, raising orders, and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries. You'll be part of a supportive team in a vibrant environment, where training is provided to help you succeed. With over 25 years in the CCTV equipment industry, this established firm offers a chance to grow your career while contributing to a vital function of the business. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and love working with a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail is a must for effective stock management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and ensure adequate stock for sales demands.
• Raise orders for stock replenishment and track deliveries.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Salary dependent on experience & benefits

Monday-Friday

COP is a Saddleworth based company, importing and distributing CCTV equipment for over 25 years. As a Tier 1 Hikvision distributor and fast-growing business, we are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our team!

Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring stock levels and ensuring there is adequate stock available to meet sales demands.
2. Raise and expedite orders for stock replenishment.
3. Support our branches and sales department with their product and stock enquiries.
4. Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
5. Liaise with external suppliers as and when required and feedback any areas of concern e.g. product shortfall to the Chief Purchasing Officer.
6. Update internal databases with order details, due dates for deliveries and book in deliveries.
7. Coordinate inbound shipments from Asia and UK and notify warehouse department.
8. Liaise with other departments to provide them with updates on order progress.
9. Answer incoming telephone and e-mail enquiries.

In addition to the above, you will assist purchase ledger when required. These occasional duties may include processing and matching of supplier invoices to purchase orders.

Expectations:

1. Have excellent communication and listening skills.
2. Have strong attention to detail.
3. Love working in a fast-paced environment.
4. Be highly organised and maintain a positive attitude.
5. Work effectively within our existing purchasing team.

The ideal applicant will be a dynamic self-motivated individual, have an excellent telephone manner and be able to work under pressure. Training will be provided.

Benefits:

1. 24 days holiday + bank holidays
2. Holiday purchase scheme
3. Private medical insurance