Purchasing Administration Assistant

6 months ago


Darwen, United Kingdom John Lewis Full time

**At a glance**

This role is based at our Herbert Parkinson Textile Factory in Darwen, Lancashire.

The salary range for this role is set at £23,700 to £27,200 per annum. The role is full time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:15pm.

This is a 6 month secondment opportunity.

**About the role**

An operational role within the Purchasing Department with specific emphasis administration tasks. You will be responsible for providing good customer service and to be the face of Herbert Parkinson with both internal stakeholders and suppliers.

As an Administration Assistant within the Purchasing Department you will provide administration support for raising purchase orders, data inputting, purchase order chasing and general system housekeeping. As part of this role you may also be required to research and review ad hoc purchasing requests from around the Branch. You will aim to create best practice processes and outcomes within the role and strive to achieve branch and departmental objectives through personal and team performance.

**Essential skills you’ll need**
- Basic computer knowledge
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Works well under own initiative
- Demonstrates drive and enthusiasm

**Desirable skills you could bring**

**We believe in rewarding our Partners for their time and energy. After all, they’re the ones that make the John Lewis Partnership special. Benefits include**:

- Once you’ve been with us for three months, you’ll get Partnership discount in store and online. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.
- Discounted cinema tickets & VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena
- Discounted rates on holidays at the John Lewis Partnerships hotels, where only Partners and their guests can stay
- Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

**Next Steps**

You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining the team.

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