£20K/yr to £25K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Purchasing Assistant

Posted by Optima Recruitment.

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
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