Purchasing Assistant

5 days ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Meridian Full time

Due to our clients continued success and expansion, they are recruiting for an additional Purchasing Assistant to join the Head Office team in Exeter in this full time, permanent role

Purchasing Assistant - Job Summary

To effectively process day to day needs of the business with reference to the purchasing, storage and delivery of equipment/services to maximise efficiency & customer service levels.
This involves, having excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage your own workload and have good IT and communication skills.
Proactively liaise with internal and external customers in order to resolve queries or spot potential issues before they escalate. Principal Responsibilities

Approving and checking Purchase Requests
Checking & Amending Van Stocks nationally
Effectively communicating progress with staff members in multiple locations
Assisting with the management of supply chain
Constantly reviewing stock levels and stock control
Following of the ISO 9001:2008 requirements in relation to procurement and stores
Reporting any issues/improvements to help improve day to day running of the stores/procurement function.
Liaising with suppliers to problem solve internal queries.

**Accountable for**:
Recording data accurately
Ensuring correct costs are applied to all projects/parts
Ensuring the preferred supplier process is adhered to
Key Competencies of experienced jobholder

**Skills**:
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure with mínimal supervision while talking responsibility for own work and that of the team
Methodical and thorough in checking all relevant documentation, procedures and processes
Innovative user of IT systems to achieve business-related needs
Excellent problem solving and expectation management skills
Accurately completes all appropriate manual documentation and computer records
Show Initiative and flexibility
Promote great departmental/interdepartmental team working

**Technical knowledge**:
Knowledge of procurement, warehousing and supply chain management,
Good understanding of computer systems including excel.



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