Purchasing Assistant

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom FP (Tools) Limited Full time

**The Company**

We are proud to offer a fantastic opportunity for you to join an exceptional Family-Owned Business with its head office in Tyseley, Birmingham.

Boasting a trading history spanning 100 years; throughout this time the business has been developed by over four generations. We have evolved to be recognised as one of the UK’s leading industrial distribution specialists.

Having gone through significant modernisation in all aspects of the business, we are now seeking a Purchase Assistant to join the busy purchase team and ensure the success of the past is continued into future generations.

**The Role**

Based in the Birmingham head office and working in a fast paced, friendly environment with a flexible approach to the working day - you will find FP offers a great place to work.

With a committed, knowledgeable team, many having been with the company for 15+ years, you will be supported in your role and hopefully build some friends for life in your colleagues.

We source and supply a diverse range of products including PPE, Tooling, Consumables, Chemicals, Lifting Equipment, Janitorial, Maintenance, Measuring Equipment, Power Tools, Workwear, Welding Equipment and many more.

You will be a key member of the team who manage a multi-million-pound spend across hundreds of suppliers in support of the aerospace, automotive and power generation sectors.

You will represent us and the brand we are building. You play a significant role in creating a positive impression to suppliers and ensuring supplier relationships and loyalty are at the highest possible levels.

Day to Day duties will include (but are not limited to) the following:

- Raising and amending purchase orders
- Progressing orders and dealing with queries
- Managing credit card purchases
- Checking invoices match order values
- Controlling stock movements (internal transfers)
- Managing direct deliveries to customers
- Assisting in administration of price negotiations
- Running weekly stock reports
- Providing general administrative support to the Purchase Department
- Liaising with other departments (sales, warehouse, finance) to assist in related processes and queries

**You**

You will be an excellent communicator, confident, driven and a logical thinker. Analytical, collaborative and calm under pressure. A great multi-tasker who will often be juggling multiple jobs in tandem.

You will have several years’ experience in a purchase role.

Experience of the industries we work in and the products we supply would be a plus but is not essential as you will be a quick learner who can take in the extensive knowledge of the team you will be working with.

Conflict resolution and problem solving is a must in handling queries. The ability to listen with patience and have the emotional intelligence to positively negotiate with key suppliers is essential.

You will:

- Have top level Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel skills, ideally certified
- Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Be able to react quickly and multi-task
- Work well within a team
- Have excellent time management skills
- Be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines

**The Benefits**
- Birmingham location with a 5-minute walk to Tyseley Station
- Free onsite parking

**Salary**: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Birmingham, B11 3PX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Purchasing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location



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