Purchasing Assistant

6 days ago


Norton Canes, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Assistant to join our team at Universal Business Team. This exciting role will provide an opportunity to progress into a Category Manager position within a 2-year timeframe.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Secure best pricing from suppliers and prepare and complete competitive quotations for the sales team
  • Place daily purchase orders on time for stock and non-stock items
  • Checking purchase orders are on schedule and deliveries are booked in
  • Manage the MRP system for your category to ensure stock products are in stock to fulfil customer's demand
  • Manage supplier relationships and continually improve supplier's performance in your category
  • Maintain tight control of buying prices and constantly looking at ways to reduce cost prices

Requirements:

  • Experience within a similar role
  • Proficient in SAP (highly desirable)
  • An analytical mind with a strategic ability
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Uphold the company values
  • Engage in the process of continual improvement by suggesting improvements and proactively cooperating with changes
  • Engage with and fully internalise any training provided and use it to become more effective in your role
  • Drive your personal development through self-directed learning and training in order to become more effective in your role

Benefits:

  • Salary: £25,000- £30,000 per annum
  • Team bonus
  • Excellent progression plan

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