Purchasing Assistant
This is a challenging role which would suit a well organised candidate who enjoys problem solving and negotiating between several suppliers and customers.
Job Description
- Liaising with suppliers via email & telephone
- Chasing overdue orders
- Providing the company sales team with up-to-date delivery information
- Updating computer systems with purchase order information
- Assisting Buying team with daily ordering
- Assisting with the management of the 'Goods in' procedures
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with exiting suppliers and internal customers
- Corresponding with our Irish branch regarding the transfer of stock & 'goods in' procedures
Person Specification
- Previous experience within an office role is not essential
- Good standard of education
- Excellent numeracy & literacy skills
- Good working knowledge of MS Office, primarily Excel
- Ability to multitask and manage own workload
- Trustworthy; able to work under own initiative
- Detail oriented, with ability to adapt to any task given
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
- Based in Chessington
- £20,000 - £25,000
- Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 5.30pm
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Parking available
- Pension scheme