Procurement Assistant

2 months ago

South Woodham Ferrers, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Procurement Assistant | South Woodham Ferrers | Office based, working from home is unavailable | Full Time | £25,000- £35,000 depending on experience

Our client sells trade supplies primarily B2B (Schools, Colleges, Universities, Hotels, Theatres, Hospitals and Clinics) across England, Scotland and Wales. As a growing business they are very competitive in the trade market. The company supply some of the biggest named brands in the trade such as – Duracell, Bell Lighting, Everbuild, Euroshowers, Dow Corning, Sketchers, Dulux, Leyland etc.

This role provides key support to the Purchasing Manager and sales operations. You will assist in the smooth running of the department, being proactive and positive in your approach to each task you are given. You will ensure that agreed tasks and reporting are completed with high accuracy. This is a key role in the company, you will be working with customers, suppliers and colleagues to ensure with offer best in class support to our customers ensuring we are the supplier of choice.

Sales Operations is an extremely busy department, you must have the ability to multi task, be agile in your priorities, be a quick learner who can work solo or as part of a team.

You may also be required to support the various other business units such as sales, as and when the needs of the business dictates, or undertake any task within your capabilities as requested by line Management.

Are you the right person for the job?

Excellent written and verbal skills.
Negotiation skills in order to obtain best price and value for money.
Financial & numerical skills.
Reduce friction in purchasing / sales process so company is efficient in day to day process.
Ability to negotiate best value contracts.
Outstanding client relationship skills.
Ability to develop and execute purchasing strategies.
Qualification in business purchasing and supply ( preferred )
Strong knowledge of purchasing supply and control systems such as SAGE and Procure Wizard.
What will your role look like?

Processing and responding to customer queries.                           
Resolving customer / supplier complaints.
Chasing outstanding orders from suppliers.                                  
 Support Purchasing Manager ordering supplies.
Chasing & updating supplier delivery dates.                                  
 Investigating Delivery / site / direct delivery issues.
Answering external calls and correspondence.                            
 Matching & Investigating invoice discrepancies.
Support the purchasing manager procuring products at the best
Price and availability.
Acting as liaison between internal departments.                                       
Maintaining office supplies
Organising return collections from suppliers/ customers.
What can you expect in return?

Career progression opportunity to move into a purchasing manager position.
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