Purchasing Assistant

6 days ago

Market Harborough UK, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Welcomm Communications Full time

ABOUT WELCOMM

We are an award-winning supplier of managed business communications based in the Midlands.


We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer and operational support – it’s what we do best In recognition of this, we have won O2’s prestigious Direct Business Partner of the Year Award for 6 consecutive years from 2018 to 2023 – an unprecedented accolade never achieved by any other O2 partner.


A culture of excellence thrives within our vibrant organisation, and our incredible teams go above and beyond for our customers. We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, really bringing that family feel to business.


Through strategic acquisitions and a dedicated focus on developing our people, we have expanded our product and services portfolio to become a trusted communications partner to thousands of businesses across the UK. From being the first mobile retailer in the Midlands, to the business communication specialists we are today, we have a proud history and strive to continue to grow within the industry


JOB PURPOSE

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to join our team The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting our purchasing department though the life cycle of various processes, while also being responsible for the management of health and safety protocols, overseeing their compliance across the business.


As our Purchasing Assistant you will strive to understand customer needs and facilitate the experience Welcomm offers its clients. You will become a trusted advisor to colleagues across the business’ departments, be able to adapt accordingly, propose solutions and make logical decisions.


Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we want to hear from you


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To manage inventory.
  • To carry out purchasing & procurement within the business.
  • To manage supplier relationships.
  • To perform/manage stock takes and rotations.
  • To complete regular reviews of department processes and manage business compliance.
  • To manage order processing life cycle from request to invoice.
  • To evaluate costs and eliminate risks to the business.
  • To look after facilities requirements and coordinate contracts and renewals.
  • To manage the health and safety policies/regulations and ensure business compliance, overseeing any training requirements.


ABOUT YOU

  • Ideally, you will have experience within purchasing and be a fast learner, open to new ideas and coaching. (experience preferred but not essential).
  • Ideally, you will have health and safety experience, will be a qualified first aider and have knowledge of safety regulations within business practices. (preferred but full training will be provided for exceptional candidates without direct experience).
  • You will have a passion for customer excellence and have the ability to adapt to business and customer needs.
  • You will have the ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure adapting accordingly to business needs.
  • You will be someone who is able to build rapport quickly with colleagues across the business’ departments, be able to actively listen to identify any needs and be a trusted advisor, able to propose solutions and make logical decisions.
  • You will be proficient in Microsoft Suite.


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary and an enhanced annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase or sell additional days.
  • Employee recognition events, awards, and incentives.
  • Company sick pay.
  • Healthcare cashback plan to help with medical and therapy bills, 24/7 GP access and an employee assistance programme (EAP).
  • Retail and hospitality discounts through Perkbox.
  • O2 Priority.


At Welcomm we take our corporate social responsibilities seriously. We are very active in our community, proudly supplying communication solutions to many local businesses, fundraising for our charity partners, as well as sponsoring and volunteering at local events.


We embrace diversity at Welcomm. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, neurodiversity, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.


We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to present your best self.


Disclosure and barring (DBS) check

As part of our partner agreement with O2, we are required to carry out a Basic Disclosure (Criminal Conviction Certificate) check for all our employees.

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