Purchasing Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Supply Chain sector is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join their Chester office. You'll play a pivotal role in updating ERP systems and monitoring supplier accounts to ensure timely availability of materials. The ideal candidate will possess prior experience and be effective in communication and problem-solving within a B2B context.

Benefits

Opportunities for development and engagement

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a B2B Purchasing or Supply Chain role is essential.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Experience in FMCG Purchasing or Supply is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Update demand plans and stock purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier accounts and manage relationships effectively.
• Assist Demand Manager in stock allocations and reporting.

Skills

English

Microsoft Office

Computer Literacy

Intermediate to Advanced Excel

Problem Solving

Time Management

Priority Setting

Written and Verbal Communication

Education

CIPS Certification

Experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP System

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing assistant at our Chester office.

The Purchasing assistant work within the Supply Chain team to assist the Demand Manager in updating the ERP system with the latest demand and using the MRP process to agree production and purchasing needs. The Purchasing assistant will monitor supplier accounts to ensure lead times and other key attributes are correct so the materials needed are available on time.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a B2B Purchasing or Supply Chain role, and effective communication Demonstrable administration

Location: Chester, UK

About Sinclair

Founded in 1971, Sinclair is a global medical aesthetics organization, that delivers an extensive product range. With an in-house commercial infrastructure, including manufacturing and a network of distributors in leading global markets, our products are sold in 55 countries worldwide.

This is a great time to join Sinclair as we continue to increase our product range and expand into new markets and territories.

Our Vision

Providing aesthetic excellence globally.

Our Mission

Driving the advancement of product quality and customer satisfaction, investing in innovation and people.

Our Values

• Act with Integrity
• Stay ahead of the game
• One team, one goal

Key Responsibilities

• Updating demand plans with opening stock, latest forecasts and suggested purchases
• Reviewing co ops forecasts for accuracy vs actuals
• Raising and updating stock purchase orders on ERP system
• Weekly calls with internal and external suppliers to review expected ship dates and quantities
• Develop and maintain working relationships with suppliers and internal customers
• Highlighting delays or shortfalls to the Demand Manager, and assisting in stock allocations if there are shortages
• Providing updates to the Customer Service and Inventory teams on potential short dated stock
• Working with the MIS team to ensure new products are created in the ERP and Forecasting systems
• Admin tasks as required, including non-stock purchase orders

Your Skills & Experience – Do You Have What it Takes?

• English – fluent or native
• Microsoft office, incl excel
• Previous experience of working in a B2B Purchasing or Supply Chain role
• Computer Literacy
• Previous experience in Purchasing or Supply role for FMCG
• Intermediate to Advance excel
• CIPS

A bit about you – do you fit this description?

• Time Management & PrioritySetting
• Problem Solving
• Proactive and Action Orientated
• Written and Verbal communication

What We Offer

We have a real focus on developing our people, and by fostering an entrepreneurial culture, we encourage flexibility, accountability and autonomy. The company is full of opportunity for those who wish to grasp it. Our people thrive on engagement, development and a varied workload. You will often be included in projects that require you to collaborate cross-functionally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful company, with big ambitions for the future.

If this sounds like you and you meet the requirements, please apply, we would love to hear from you.

Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the role before the closing date noted.

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