Purchasing Assistant

3 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time

PURCHASING ASSISTANT/ SUPPLY CHAIN CO-ORDINATOR (HOMEWARE BRAND )

2 DAYS WFH

GREATER MANCHESTER

UP TO £30K depending upon experience

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

You will be required to undertake a wide range of office based functions to support administration requirements for sourcing, developing and purchasing household têxtiles from Southern Asia and the Far East.

DUTIES
- Track and record price negotiations with suppliers and update / maintain an excel based cost price database.
- Produce and present statistical analysis reports based on current and historical pricing trends.
- Attend and contribute to weekly pre-production meetings with relevant data from supply base.
- Monitor and populate critical path databases. Attend and contribute to weekly critical path review meetings.
- Collate and distribute supply chain information to the business, such as outstanding order reports, weekly shipment lists, invoice and packing details, relevant market place data.
- Liaise with external suppliers and internal Imports Dept on container consolidations, movement and tracking of containers, shipments, payment terms and letters of credit.
Update and maintain a supplier claims tracker spreadsheet.

KEY COMPENTANCIES
- Excellent attention to detail/ Have experience in negotiating and working with suppliers in the Far East and critical path management sourcing products.
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure, to prioritise own workload.
- Excellent communication skills to work in conjunction with internal stakeholders.
- Articulate with excellent command of both oral and written English to efficiently and clearly correspond with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.

**BENEFITS**:
Salary commensurate with experience
Pension plan with 3% employer contribution
Death in Service Life Assurance
Employee discounts on all product

working hours - 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 4pm Friday. Up to 2 days a week working from home

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

**Salary**: Up to £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manchester, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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