Purchasing Assistant

4 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd Full time

Summary

Working for a large manufacturing business, the Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Manager with administrative tasks.

Sitting within the Finance and Admin team, this is a crucial role in ensuring efficient and timely procurement operations. This role demands autonomy, proactive decision-making, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The role is fixed term for 12 months (maternity cover). Working hours are full time (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with an hour for lunch.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Process purchase orders
  • Action and resolve invoice queries
  • Upload quotes in and maintain system data and parameters
  • Undertake any other administrative tasks required within the purchasing department
  • Ensure adequate information interchange and interaction with other internal stakeholders
  • Ensure all activities undertaken are in line with current policies and procedures

Candidate requirements

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, Grade C or above
  • Previous experience in purchasing or procurement roles
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environments desirable
  • Strong attention to detail and proactive work approach
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Excel for spreadsheet and report creation
  • Ability to work autonomously or within a team, meeting high standards
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Any purchasing or procurement qualification e.g., CIPS level 3 or above is desired but not essential

Remuneration & Benefits

  • A retention bonus
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Medical cash plan
  • Free parking
  • Training and development courses & study programmes
  • Cycle to work scheme.

Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.

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