Purchasing Assistant

3 weeks ago


Chatham, United Kingdom Wealden Rehab Ltd Full time

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team who are enjoying business growth.

This office-based role will support the operations team based at our head office in Chatham, Kent. Previous experience in a similar role would be desirable.

The objective of this role is to support our supply chain and procurement operations. Working closely with the purchasing team, suppliers and other departments to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services for our organisation. Ensuring lead times are adhered to, maintaining our minimum target OTIF to customers of 97%.

This role requires strong communication skills, analytical thinking and a keen eye for detail.

The ideal applicant will be a great communicator and team player with a customer-centric approach.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

- Placing orders and negotiating pricing with suppliers
- Chasing outstanding orders
- Stock checking
- Service parts sourcing & management
- Supplier returns management

Requirements for the role:

- Excellent IT skills including Office 365 Programs
- A good team player
- Excellent attention to detail
- Honesty, Integrity, and Loyalty
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer focused
- Ability to meet deadlines and be accountable
- Highly motivated
- Ability to work off own initiative
- Flexible can-do attitude

Benefits include:

- A competitive salary
- 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Auto Enrolment pension scheme
- Knowledge, training, and opportunities to develop within your role and career
- Monday-Friday 37.5hrs / week, hours can be flexible
- Company wide performance bonus scheme

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

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chatham ME5 7NP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- Purchasing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WRMM22


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