Purchasing Assistant

1 month ago


Cramlington, United Kingdom B&B Attachments Ltd Full time

**As a Purchasing Assistant for B&B Attachments you will work closely with our Purchasing Executive to ensure the department runs effectively. You will be responsible for buying products that are essential for our company’s day-to-day operations. You will review prices and quality and ensure optimal stock levels and requirements to meet ongoing production schedules.**

Our commitment to you will be to ensure that you always have the best support and the opportunity for professional and career development within the business. By joining B&B you will join a team of people who are passionate to succeed.

**Duties include**:

- Researching potential vendors
- Comparing and evaluating offers from suppliers
- Negotiating contract terms of agreement and pricing
- Raising purchase orders
- Tracking orders and ensure timely delivery
- Reviewing the quality of purchased products
- Entering order details into our internal databases/systems
- Maintaining records on our internal supply chain systems which consist of purchases, deliveries and invoices
- Preparing reports on purchases, including cost analysis
- Monitoring stock levels and placing orders to maintain expected standards
- Coordinating with warehouse staff to ensure delivery inspection and storage

**Role Requirements**:

- Maintaining good relationships with key suppliers on a daily basis
- Must be flexible to travel offsite as and when supplier meetings are required
- Must have knowledge of vendor sourcing practices
- Previous experience within a purchasing role is essential, preferably within an engineering manufacturing environment
- Experience using purchasing/supply chain software is desirable
- An understanding of supply chain procedures would be an advantage
- Must possess solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analysis if requested

**Skill Requirements**:

- Must possess strong negotiation and communication skills
- An understanding of engineering terms and materials would be beneficial
- Suitable qualifications in Purchasing or Business Administration are expected
- Must have IT experience, particularly with Excel spreadsheets

No Agencies

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

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2023


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