Purchasing Assistant

Adecco; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a motivated Purchasing Assistant in Hull to ensure the smooth running of their supply chain department. This full-time position offers £12.69 per hour. Responsibilities include managing orders, communicating with suppliers, and supporting the supply chain team. Ideal candidates will have previous purchasing experience and strong IT skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing role with an understanding of supply chain processes.
• High level of proficiency in IT and experience working with purchasing software.
• A customer-focused mindset, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the order process, including placing and monitoring purchase orders.
• Communicating with suppliers and confirming orders.
• Providing analysis of supplier data, including delivery performance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Purchasing software

IT proficiency

Job description

Purchasing Assistant

West Hull

Full Time (Monday-Friday)

£12.69 per hour

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for supply chain management? Our client is seeking a motivated Purchasing Assistant to join their team. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of their supply chain department.

Responsibilities

• Managing the order process, including placing and monitoring purchase orders and maintaining electronic records.
• Communicating with suppliers, expediting orders, following up on late deliveries, and confirming orders.
• Providing analysis of supplier data, including delivery performance, quality and forecasts.
• Supporting the supply chain team by assisting with initial set-up and providing general assistance as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a purchasing role, with an understanding of supply chain processes.
• High level of proficiency in IT and experience working with purchasing software.
• A customer-focused mindset, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.