Purchasing Assistant

1 week ago


Northampton, United Kingdom S & D Paving 2011 Ltd Full time

**Role Purpose**:
This is a great opportunity for an aspiring individual looking to progress their skills in negotiating and executing purchase orders.

**Key Responsibilities will include**:

- Tracking and placing purchase orders with suppliers.
- Building/maintaining good supplier relations to ensure timely supply of goods.
- Communicating with other internal departments to advise of delivery dates for incoming goods.
- Attending and participating in weekly meetings.
- Issue purchase orders and changes
- Maintain proficiency in computerised purchasing/business systems (Turbine HQ); be literate and functional with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
- Perform other duties as directed
**EXPERIENCE/KEY SKILLS**:

- Experience with creating and executing purchase orders.
- Experience working with suppliers in the UK
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers alike.
- Excellent IT skills
- Good time management skills
- Good communication and presentation skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm

**Salary**: From £21,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
**Experience**:

- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)
Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
Shift availability:

- Day shift (preferred)



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