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Would you like the opportunity to complete your CIPS qualification? Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking for a new opportunity as a Purchasing Assistant? If so we have the perfect job for you. Our client, a leading organisation near Canterbury, is currently seeking a motivated individual to join their team. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining stock levels, managing orders, and supporting the procurement process. If you are passionate about procurement and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please find all the further below: Job Title: Purchasing Assistant Location: Near Canterbury, your own transport is required due to the location of the company. Salary: £27,000 £2.5k retention bonus, paid quarterly Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, with 1 hour for lunch Hybrid: This position is office based but your new Manager is flexible if you have any appointments or reasons to work from home as and when needed Annual leave: 22 days annual leave Duration: 12 month fixed term contract Your key responsibilities as a Purchasing Assistant: Run stock reports and monitor stock levels against sales to ensure reorder points are at correct levels. Confirm truck bookings for new stock orders while maintaining pallet count to a good number. Liaise with the sales team for updates on delayed goods with ETAs and justification for delays. Order products from parent and subsidiary companies using sales team data. Support with tenders, including sourcing new products and suppliers. Process imports clearance forms for all loads coming into the UK. Confirm non-listed product pricing and make sure this is updated. Liaise with all stakeholders for any new projects and take ownership for procurement input and provide feedback when required. Monitor stock levels on a day-to-day basis, checking for potential errors and liaising with the relevant department where necessary. Chase outstanding or late deliveries and investigate invoicing queries. Support QC on rejections for return of faulty goods and ensuring credits are received in a timely manner. Process purchase orders for production consumables and ad hoc purchases as required by the business. Scan GRNs, POs, and stock receipts. Support and input into the development of procurement processes and procedures. Monitor delivery bookings and ensure they have been made with the warehouse or logistics. Support a SRM approach and continuous improvement. Cover the duties of the Procurement Manager (who we recruited, they're an expert in their field) as and when necessary. Liaise with the planner to order raw materials for production. Experience and attributes required: Proven experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role. Experience of working in a high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environment ideally. Knowledge of stock management systems. Next steps: If you have the above skills and experience then please apply today - this is such an incredible opportunity where you can really grow your career at this company. Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Bonnie (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant). We look forward to your application. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for our client based in Stone, Staffordshire. The role is a Purchasing Administrator covering maternity leave on a 12-month fixed term contract for a global manufacturer. We are looking for a candidate who is processed driven and enjoys administration. The hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm and will be office based 3 days per week, work from home 2 days per week once training period completed. Job Specification: Process quotes and transact into purchase orders. Manage, measure and develop suppliers. Manage inventory levels to ensure minimum stock holding whilst maintaining parts availability. Order processing. Communicate with other departments such as manufacturing and customer service. Carry out such other duties as may be required to achieve the overall purpose of the job. Person Specification: Must have ability to work in a team environment. Open to learn new skill sets. Must be confident to communicate at all levels both written and verbally. Total professionalism at all levels Good knowledge of MS office packages ERP/MRP system knowledge (desirable) Interviews to be held W/C 21st May, don't miss out and apply today!