Purchasing Assistant

KBM Resourcing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join their dynamic team in Aberdeen. This role is crucial in supporting the Purchasing Manager with procurement tasks, ensuring timely delivery of consumables and equipment while maintaining competitive pricing. The ideal candidate will possess strong initiative and computer skills, contributing to the efficiency of the purchasing process. With a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave and medical insurance. If you are ready to take the next step in your purchasing career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days Annual Leave

Company Pension

Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Secondary education required for this role.
• Previous experience in a purchasing position is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Manager in procuring consumables and equipment.
• Progress outstanding orders and report shortfalls impacting production.
• Maintain job files and organize transport for reworked parts.

Skills

Computer literate

Ability to work on own initiative

Purchasing experience

Education

Secondary education

Job description

One of our long-term clients based in Aberdeen, are looking to welcome a Purchasing Assistant to their team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To assist Purchasing Manager in procuring all consumable, protective wear, raw materials, spare parts and equipment, achieving the most competitive prices & deliveries required.
2. To progress all outstanding orders and report any major shortfalls which could impact line production.
3. Filling of administration documentation and maintenance of job files.
4. Organising transport to and from UK Vendors where companies own parts are being reworked.
5. Searching in stock database and costing of parts required for refurbishment and passing the relevant information to Production Department for pricing to client.
6. Ensuring all parts required for refurbishment upon receipt of client PO.
7. All other duties as required within the capability of the employee.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

1. Secondary education.
2. Computer literate.
3. Able to work on own initiative.
4. Previous experience in a purchasing position would be advantageous.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary.
2. 30 days Annual Leave.
3. Company Pension.
4. Medical Insurance.

Schedule:

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday to Friday.