Purchasing Assistant

2 weeks ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Van Guard Accessories Ltd Full time

**POSITIVITY | RELIABILITY | COMMITMENT | COLLABORATION**

Here at Van Guard, these are the 4 pillars we live by, and we want like-minded individuals like you to be a part of that culture.

We are currently looking for a **Purchasing Assistant** to join our Production Support Team.

‘Who is Van Guard?’ I hear you say, well we are one of the market leading van storage and security product manufacturers within both the UK and Europe.

From Roof Racks to van locks, we do it all All made in Devon, here at the Exeter Airport Business Park.

We pride ourselves on our expertly made items and out of this world aftersales service if anything is to go wrong.

In return for your positivity, reliability, commitment, and collaboration, we’ll offer you:

- Annual salary of c£25,000 - £29,000 DOE + up to a 5% Monthly Bonus after successful completion of probation
- No weekend shifts (who doesn’t love that)
- The ability to learn as you work within a creativity nurturing business.
- All you can drink tea and coffee.
- On site and free parking
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service + bank holidays
- Other Company Benefits are available on completion of a probationary period (Life Assurance 3x annual salary, Healthshield, Cyclescheme, Techscheme, Employee Assistance Programme and discounted shopping and cashback offers via a reward gateway).
- An hour earlier finish on a Friday so you can get to enjoying your weekend quicker

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our procurement team in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services essential to our operations. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure timely delivery of quality products at competitive prices.

Additionally, you will assist in maintaining supplier relationships, managing purchase orders, and optimising procurement processes.

As we continue to grow, there is opportunity for progression into a management position for the right individual.

Each day, you will:

- Assist in sourcing and selecting suppliers and obtaining quotations.
- Generate and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently, including receipt of deliveries.
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or discrepancies.
- Maintain stock on ERP, Setting stock levels and monitoring trends.
- Ensure Stock accuracy with regular cycle counts.
- Support internal Supply - Raising and Booking of Works orders.

About you:

- Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is preferred
- You will have strong administrative experience
- Previous experience in the manufacturing industry is advantageous.
- Knowledge of sheet metals or extruded materials (desirable)
- Experience of supplier audits (desirable)
- Experience of supplier contracts (desirable)
- You will hold a full driving licence and the ability to travel if required
- Good IT and Excel skills
- High attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- You will thrive in a multi-tasking environment and be able to adjust your priorities as needed. You will be self-motivated and have a willingness to get stuck in.
- You will work as part of a team, working closely together to deliver an exceptional service.

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

Pay: £25,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a full UK driving licence?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2024

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