Purchasing Assistant

Corr Recruitment; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support their procurement process and supply chain operations. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, maintaining purchase orders, and collaborating with various internal departments. This temporary position offers a great opportunity to develop skills in procurement within a thriving team environment over the next six months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role is preferred.
• Familiarity with supply chain processes and logistics operations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Updating purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Creating daily inventory reports in Excel.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams for procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in purchasing or procurement

Tools

Excel

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Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the procurement process by assisting with purchasing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain. This position requires strong negotiation skills and familiarity with various procurement systems.

Duties

• Updating Purchase orders on ASC with confirmed delivery dates
• Placing new POs as directed by the team
• Filing delivery documentation and C of As to PO files, making sure relevant departments receive a copy
• Creating daily inventory report in Excel
• Collating pricing information and updating price book for Finance
• Expediting orders and checking on delivery dates a week in advance
• Updating spreadsheets to advise internal and external warehouses of upcoming deliveries
• Checking order confirmations for pricing and delivery dates
• Obtaining freight quotes for sea and air shipments and logging to track savings
• Answering emails and queries from internal departments and suppliers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role is preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to sell ideas effectively.
• Familiarity with supply chain processes and logistics operations.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

If you are passionate about procurement and eager to contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Purchasing Assistant.

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Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 6 months