A well-known Food producer requires a Purchasing Assistant on a 6 month FTC. Applicants should have a background in; buying, purchasing or supply chain, have strong organisational and administrative skills.
The Purchasing Assistant will join a supportive team of Buyers reporting to a Supply Chain Manager. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for operational procurement tasks around the company SAP system, purchase order creation/development and supplier liaison.
Specific duties of the Purchasing Assistant include:
- Ensure continuity of supply to the facilities of goods and services
- Supplier liaison - monitor performance and rapport building activities
- Maintain procurement department data in SAP
- Raising and expediting of purchase orders
- Administration tasks in support of the Procurement function.
Purchasing Assistant applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous; purchasing, buying, supply chain, logistics or similar experience
- Strong administration skills
- Familiarity with a business system, such as SAP
- Collaborative, team player
- Happy to work on a 6 month FTC basis