Purchasing Assistant

2 weeks ago


Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom Kelly Services Full time

**Job Title: Purchasing Assistant (3 Month Fixed Term Contract)**
**Salary: Competitive**

**Hours: 37 hours per week**
**Location: Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire**
**Job Purpose**
Our client is currently looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support there procurement Manager. This role will include assisting with purchasing and administration. Our client is a diversified international group which deal with a number of sectors includingsecondary power distribution, smart lighting, low voltage fuses, and real estate.
**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Placing of non-stock purchase orders from requisitions.
- Placing orders online using various business accounts ie: Amazon, RS and Farnell
- Credit Card Purchases of services and equipment
- Collation and audit of financial records in connection with Credit Card spend for submission monthly
- Efficient and timely processing of all requisitions and stock orders within agreed timeframes.
- Updating all data relating to stock items, orders and pricing, in line with procurement framework to ensure accuracy is maintained.
- Maintain purchase order book.
- Contacting suppliers to inquire and expedite purchase orders, including Far East suppliers.
- Maintain various purchasing pricing and contract files within the Company computer system.
- Update and issue various reports and information relating to the above.
- Assist with Inventory control items and re-order levels.
- Maintain and update appropriate purchasing records as required.
- Ensure routine purchasing tasks are carried out daily/weekly in methodical manner.
- Liaise with warehouse and production on a regular basis on stock orders and availability
- Assist with payment of Proforma invoices for suppliers to ensure prompt supply of goods
- Resolve any invoice queries.
- Provide support on departmental projects and initiatives.
- Assist in sending quotations to suppliers for benchmarking and Cost reduction exercise.
- Price analysis of above and show results and conclusions.
- Assist in environmental recording and audits with QA Manager on purchases made

**Technical Responsibilities / Requirements**:

- Have basic understanding of Procurement process
- Relevant IT skills (MS Office, Strong Excel skills)
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Microsoft Excel Intermediate/Advanced including use of Vlookup and formula
- Microsoft Work and PowerPoint basic skills
- Knowledge of Purchase order process flow
- Knowledge of Import/Export procedure
- Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently and effectively.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines whist maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Manage own workload and be able to negotiate deadlines for multiple projects

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