Purchasing Assistant, Based Preston

3 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom CPC Farnell Full time

CPC, part of Farnell & Avnet, is currently recruiting for the role of **Purchasing Assistant / Purchasing Administrator **based in **Preston**. Reporting to the Overseas Buyer you will support the purchasing of our private label products from overseas.

**Why join us?**
- Company Benefits Discount and Rewards Scheme which includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out and more
- Early finish on Fridays
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Company Sick Pay
- Company pension scheme

**What will you be doing?**
- Regular communications with suppliers and Premier Farnell’s Asian Sourcing Office
- Work with suppliers to improve stock availability
- Forecast currency requirements
- Help manage an inventory portfolio within set targets
- SLOB management
- Closely monitor stock movements, analyse data and set accurate due dates
- Liaise with all the Warehouse and Finance functions

**What skills do you need?**
- Good IT skills with excellent analytical skills, Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Strong communication skills
- Well organised
- Able to use own initiative and manage time effectively
- Commercial awareness

**What should you do next?**

Please click on the link to Apply, your CV will be reviewed within 7 days and if successful in the shortlisting process, we will contact you directly.

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

**Salary**: £10,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JR-010196



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