Purchasing Assistant

**Allenwest Limited **is part of the iDESo Group and is a leading supplier of electrical and electronic products to the mining, energy, industrial and utilities sectors. We pride ourselves on providing superior products and services to all our market sectors including surface and underground mining, tunnelling, power distribution, energy, oil and gas, petroleum, industrial, infrastructure, water and electricity. The strength and power of Allenwest Limited is our customer focussed approach. Allenwest Limited operates in the United Kingdom but has customers across the globe.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain good relationships with external suppliers
- Liaise with suppliers to support team plan, keeping and maintaining appropriate records as required.
- Identify potential new suppliers and new products
- Contacting a range of suppliers to obtain quotations
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and learn to work as part of the team.
- Raise purchase orders and ensure all new parts are added to our internal systems
- Chase any outstanding parts
- Monitor stock and help provide accurate forecast to meet product demand
- Help identify the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.

**Skills Required**:

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships
- Good communication skills - strong team collaborator
- Attentive to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Engineering Background

Monday - Thursday (37hr week)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Purchasing Assistant