Junior Purchasing Officer

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Optima Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Junior Purchasing Officer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and skilled Junior Purchasing Officer to join our team at Optima Recruitment. As a key member of the purchasing department, you will be responsible for liaising with suppliers, chasing overdue orders, and providing the sales team with up-to-date delivery information.

Key Responsibilities
  • Liaise with suppliers to negotiate prices and delivery times.
  • Chase overdue orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Provide the sales team with up-to-date delivery information.
  • Update computer systems with purchase order information.
  • Assist the buying team with daily ordering tasks.
  • Maintain relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
  • Correspond with the Irish branch regarding stock transfer and 'goods in' procedures.
Requirements
  • A good standard of education, preferably in a relevant field such as business or supply chain management.
  • Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Good MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • The ability to multitask and manage workload efficiently.
  • A trustworthy individual who can work independently.
  • Detailed-oriented and adaptable to task requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Working Environment

This role is based in Chessington and offers a competitive salary of approximately £22,000 per annum, plus a range of benefits including 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays, parking, and a pension scheme.



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