Purchasing Assistant

2 weeks ago


Wellingborough, United Kingdom Adecco Remote Work Freelance Full time

Job Title: Purchaser/Buyer

Location: Wellingborough

Type: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: £14.36 per hour

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (30 mins lunch break)
  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Purpose of the Role: The Purchaser/Buyer role is crucial in building strong, trusting relationships with suppliers to ensure consistency in delivery and agreed prices. This position requires strategic thinking to understand current and operational usage and to act accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procure items based on MRP and run daily stock reports.
  • Create and manage purchase orders efficiently.
  • Liaise with the supply chain to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance.
  • Monitor and organise replacement materials for any rejected items.
  • Maintain up-to-date price files and manage document control.
  • Order office consumables and handle general administrative duties.
  • Resolve invoice queries and communicate effectively with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Assist with various tasks within the purchasing department as needed.
  • Occasionally undertake assignments outside normal working hours as reasonably requested.

Skills/Experience Required:

  • Proven experience in a busy buying environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, SAGE, MRP systems, and CRM tools.
  • Excellent communication skills with a clear telephone manner.
  • Strong team player, willing to assist colleagues as needed.
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Strong negotiating skills and analytic thinking.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and dynamic with effective risk management skills.
  • Flexibility to meet the demands of the role.

Application Process: If you are looking for an opportunity to advance your career in purchasing and believe you meet the required qualifications, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to our recruitment team.

Join our team and contribute to the efficiency and success of our operations in Wellingborough. We look forward to your application and potentially welcoming you to our client's team.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.


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