Purchasing Assistant

6 days ago


Kingston Upon Hull UK, East Riding, United Kingdom Dale Leisure Supplies Limited Full time

Due to our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity within our business for a Purchasing Assistant to support the existing team.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to join a professional and passionate company who wants to commit for the long term

Within our small and friendly team, the primary role that you will undertake is:

  • Work alongside the purchasing team to place daily purchase orders within specific product categories.
  • Daily liaison with suppliers to obtain order confirmations and delivery dates
  • Daily review and action of outstanding purchase order report including updating system and liaising with sales admin team.
  • Responsibility to highlight and action any potential stock level and supply chain issues within your specific product categories.
  • Liaise with transport companies to book in deliveries and update system with dates accordingly.
  • Work closely with all internal departments to with regards to the administrative aspects of purchasing.
  • Involvement in supplier meetings
  • Assist in the sourcing of products.

Person requirements

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a good understanding of the supply chain and procurement process.
  • Be meticulous, organised with a strong attention to detail.
  • Have a professional manner and have excellent communication skills which they can adapt to all levels of clients
  • Be able to establish and maintain positive supplier relationships
  • Have a proactive and positive approach with strong analytical skills for facts and figures

Skill Set

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role advantageous
  • Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify cost efficient solutions to problems and experience in negotiation
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong IT skills with previous experience of Microsoft Office packages
  • Good level of education in Mathematics and English

Package

  • This is a full time (39 hours per week) permanent, office-based position in a friendly working environment.
  • 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday + Christmas Break
  • 07:45am – 16:15pm Mon-Thurs, 07:45am-15:15pm Friday
  • Company Pension scheme
  • Support with training courses (with relevance to the role)
  • On-site parking
  • Progression and personal development available


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