Purchasing Assistant

2 weeks ago


Derby, United Kingdom Central Staffing Solutions Limited Full time

**Purchasing Assistant**

I am currently working on behalf of my established client, based in Derby, in the recruitment for an experienced **Purchasing Assistant**, to join their team on a full-time, permanent contract.

The successful applicant will be responsible for expediting orders to maintain the required delivery dates. They will work closely with all departments across the company, ensuring a smooth purchasing process.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible individual with at least 2-3-years experience in a similar role.

**About the role**:

- Checking and obtaining purchase order acknowledgements and updating systems
- Raise and book in purchase orders as and when required
- Chasing suppliers for delivery dates
- General housekeeping of supplier’s orders
- Monitor supplier performance
- Training suppliers on the use of the system portal to improve supplier performance
- Respond to all internal and external purchasing and stock related enquiries
- To manage, maintain and improve the working relationships with suppliers
- General purchasing administration duties
- Assist with other admin/accounts duties

**About you**:

- Previous experience in a similar role is essential
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook etc
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Self confident and motivated
- Diligent and organised
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Be reliable, enthusiastic and polite
- Passionate about their role
- Hardworking, organised and flexible
- Good telephone manner

**Hours & Pay**:

- Salary up to £32,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
- Monday to Friday (early finish on Friday's)
- Ongoing training and progression opportunities

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

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Derby, Derbyshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What is your current notice period?

**Experience**:

- Purchase Order Raising: 3 years (preferred)
- Administration: 3 years (preferred)
- Stock Control: 3 years (preferred)
- Account Coordination: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PA - DER


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