Purchasing Assistant

4 weeks ago


Slough, United Kingdom NJR Recruitment Full time

**Location**
**Salary**
**Posted on**
**Reference**
**Benefits**

Slough
£24000 - £29000
14/03/2023
NJR13511
Plus Benefits

DESCRIPTION

Purchasing Assistant
Slough

My Client, a supplier to consumables to a varied customer base now has an excellent opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team in Slough.

Job Purpose:
As a Buying Assistant you will be a key part of the company's purchasing department and you will help with all of the buying activities.
You will help the Category Manager to source and purchase all products and services needed for the relevant Category Ranges, at the best price available and within agreed quality specifications.
You will research the markets for newer and better-quality products for the company and make recommendations to the Category Manager.
You will also have to collaborate with production, quality and planning colleagues to ensure that products are available in the right quantity at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:
Negotiating with suppliers and building long term relationships
- SLA's, Product Reviews, Price increase management.
Sourcing, selection, benchmarking and due diligence of products and suppliers.
Ensuring all materials are purchased on time, to specification, and at the best price available.
Identifying new and alternative sources of supply for products and making recommendations to the Category Manager.
Maintain key supplier information including contract details, pricing, product specifications, unit of measure and lead times.
Researching market trends and identifying new products and suppliers.
Ensuring that all allocated pricing and invoice queries are dealt with in a timely fashion.
Liaising with planning and production staff for forecasting purposes.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with key internal stakeholders including sales, inventory, quality control and customer service to ensure customer fulfilment is maximised.
Communicating with overseas factories in a clear and concise manner.

This role will offer excellent career progression.


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