Purchasing Assistant

Job Description:
We are looking to increase our Purchasing team in Billingshurst, West Sussex, with a Purchasing Assistant, to support our Purchasing Manager in a cross departmental function, acting as a liaison between internal departments, Suppliers and Customers to manage the sourcing and purchasing of all materials and ancillary items in a timely manner to operate the business.

Work Pattern:
Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00
- Highly literate. Good level of conversational and written English.
- Highly numerate.
- Fully PC literate, including spreadsheets.
- A good project manager.
- Organised and methodical with good attention to detail.
- Able to prioritise work and adhere to deadlines.
- A good communicator.

Preferred:

- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience of purchasing internationally and working with a global network of suppliers.
- CIPS qualified. If not, prepared to study and take qualification, if required.
- Experience of LV software.
- Experience of working with quality systems.
- Knowledge of languages other than English.

If you feel you have the experience and knowledge we’re looking for, we would love to hear from you.

**Salary**:
£24,000-£25,000 per annum

**Benefits**:

- Career development
- Free on site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme *

The Company:
Hydrachem Ltd is an entirely family owned Company established in 1973. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chlorine based products for disinfection and water purification purposes. We supply government organisations, charities and prominent high street retailers. Our small company allows for you to be seen and heard, a place where you can make a difference. All data obtained will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Hydrachem is an equal opportunities employer.

Work remotely
- No

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

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Transport links

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Purchasing Assistant 0723