Purchasing Assistant

6 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom SGS Full time

**Company Description**
SGS provide the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification, and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts supports our customers by helping them to meet increasingly complex regulations and standards.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives

**Job Description** Job Title**:Purchasing Assistant

**Job Type**:Permanent

**Hours**: 37.5 per week

**Job Location**:Cambridge

**Key Accountabilities;**
- Shop for samples from sample lists or criteria on laptops or paper
- Make sure correct samples are purchased
- Bring samples back to the laboratory in a timely manner and in good condition
- Work with Retail Registration Team on coordination of collections
- Keeping up to date with knowledge of the customers’ needs

**Qualifications**
- Drivers Licence
- Understanding customer needs
- Planning and prioritising
- Team player
- Clear communication

**Additional Information**
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, relgion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.


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