Purchasing/Spares Assistant

Talent Finder; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 4% rising to 6%

40-hour week (implied standard)”

Job summary

Talent Finder is representing a world-class manufacturer in Rochdale seeking a Purchasing/Spares Assistant. You will support the buyer with product selection, purchasing, supplier negotiations and order management, while assisting the spares team with quoting and order fulfilment.

You will help maintain ERP data, ensure timely purchases to specification and at a competitive price, and contribute to accurate records and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of basic ledger management.
• Good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Organised, able to work on own initiative.
• Previous customs experience; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the buyer with product selection.
• Creating and chasing purchase and sales orders.
• Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a competitive price.
• Negotiating with suppliers and building positive, long-term relationships.
• Maintaining accurate information on the ERP system.
• Working to tight deadlines.
• Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer.
• Assisting with the shipping of goods.

Skills

Ledger management

Excel

Word

Outlook

Organised / Initiative

Customs experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Purchasing/Spares Assistant | Rochdale | Full Time | £28,000-£32,000 per annum

Our client is a world-class market leader in the manufacture of automatic combustion equipment, exporting to over 40 countries worldwide and serving a broad range of blue-chip customers. Based at their Rochdale headquarters, which includes an 8-acre production facility, they are continuing to expand their team.

The Role

This is a varied role providing support to the buyer with product selection, purchasing, supplier negotiations and order management, while also assisting the spares team with quoting, chasing and fulfilling orders. You will help maintain accurate information on the ERP system and ensure products are purchased at the right time, to the required specification and at a competitive price.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the buyer with product selection
• Creating and chasing purchase and sales orders
• Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a competitive price
• Negotiating with suppliers and building positive, long-term relationships
• Maintaining accurate information on the ERP system
• Working to tight deadlines
• Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer
• Assisting with the shipping of goods
• Supporting the spares team with quoting, chasing and fulfilling orders

Requirements

• A solid understanding of basic ledger management
• Good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• An organised approach and the ability to work on your own initiative
• Previous customs experience, although training will be provided

What's In It For You

• Salary of £28,000-£32,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Pension contribution of 4%, rising to 6% after one year

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