Purchasing Assistant

DesignerStudio; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Purchasing Assistant with a leading manufacturing client in London. In this role, you will support the purchasing department by ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and managing inventory levels. This position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while honing your skills in procurement and supplier coordination. Join a growing team and contribute to the success of this dynamic company.

Qualifications

• Competent Microsoft Excel skills are essential for this role.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and verify requisitions.
• Communicate with suppliers for product information and maintain relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in audits.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Supplier Coordination

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Job Title - Purchasing Assistant

Salary - GBP30000 - GBP33000

Location - Bedford

My Leading manufacturing client has an exciting role for a Purchasing Assistant to join an ever expanding team. The Purchasing Assistant supports the purchasing department in all procurement activities, ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services while maintaining accurate records. This role involves liaising with suppliers, processing purchase orders, and managing inventory levels.

Key Duties (This is not an exhaustive list): (Day to day role)

Purchase Order Processing - Prepare and process purchase orders, verify purchase requisitions and issue orders to suppliers.

Supplier Coordination - Communicate with suppliers to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule, maintain positive relationships with suppliers and negotiate terms as needed.

Inventory Management - Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the warehouse and other departments to ensure adequate stock levels, assist in inventory audits and reconciliation processes.

Administrative Support - Maintain accurate purchasing records, reports, and price lists, assist in the preparation of bid requests and procurement documentation.

Compliance and Reporting - Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures, generate and distribute regular reports on purchasing activities and supplier performance.

Job Competencies/Key Skills

The applicant must have competent Microsoft / Excel skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Be able to work under pressure and under their own initiative

Excellent communication skills

Able to absorb and assess information quickly

This role is fully office/site based, working Monday to Friday 9/5.30. Please apply today