Purchasing Assistant
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm
Salary: £25k - £28k Negotiable, plus benefits
CCR are seeking a Procurement/Puchasing Officer to join a fast-growing IT support company with a portfolio of large blue-chip clients. The position entails managing the procurement of goods as instructed by the Sales Team and ensuring timely delivery by Suppliers. Close collaboration with the Finance Controller is essential to ensure receipt of all invoices for processing after verification.
Key Responsibilities
- Converting properly authorized purchase requests into Purchase Orders
- Chasing suppliers to ensure delivery lead times are met
- Liaising with Sales if issues arise with deliveries to clients
- Placing orders directly with suppliers using whatever methods they require
- Liaising with the Finance Controller to ensure they have all necessary invoices, and their queries are answered
- Keep systems updated with price changes and inform Sales of any special discounts or offers
- Managing Returns with suppliers
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- At least one years' experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage.
- Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts Professional would be useful
- Excel knowledge to an intermediate level would be an advantage
- Knowledge of the IT market and its suppliers would be useful but not essential
- Basic standard of literacy and ability to perform straightforward numerical/financial transactions
- Experience of communicating clearly, with the ability to adapt your communication style for different groups