Purchasing Assistant

3 months ago


Preston, United Kingdom Dixon Group Europe Full time

**About us**

Dixon Europe is a manufacturing business and part of the Global Dixon Group that was founded over 100 years ago.

Overview:
**Duties**:

- Always ensure continuity of supply.
- Responsible for the daily back-to-back purchasing of items required for customer’s orders, ensuring stock is bought at the right price and delivered on time.
- Process Request for Quotations from the sales department in a timely manner.
- Monitor order status, track deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods or services and update internal customers where needed.
- Support the resolution of any discrepancies or issues related to orders, such as quality concerns, shipment delays or pricing discrepancies.
- Liaise with internal and external customers regarding delivery and invoice discrepancies.
- Promote and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, acting as a primary point of contact.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and supplier details on the business system.
- Collaborate with suppliers to identify opportunities for product or process improvements.
- Promote the ethos of Purchasing as a service department, seek to meet and exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations.
- Stay updated with industry trends, market dynamics and supplier capabilities.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role preferred but not essential.
- Familiarity with supply chain processes preferred but not essential.
- Strong customer service experience, both internal and external.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with vendors and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve purchasing goals.

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

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Quarterly bonus

Work Location: In person


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