Purchasing Assistant

Position: Purchasing Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £Neg dep on exp

The Company:

My client specialises within the Corrugated Packaging Industry

The Role:

• The role of the Purchasing Assistant, is to work as part of the Sales and estimating department by managing a set of purchase orders.

• Working with direction from the Manager, the role primarily will be data administration, raising orders and liaising to suppliers.

• The raising and management of purchase orders to suppliers

• Saving of various documentation to relevant system folders

• Working closely with the sales team and production.

• Managing system dates, ensuring accuracy at all times

• Updating the specs to match the drawings / artwork

• Liaising with the sales team to ensure they meet the delivery deadline

• Assisting with any enquiries from other departments, sales team, accounts etc.

• Working Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm

Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail and administration skills

• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Have the ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and use effective time management to meet tight deadlines

• Be personable to build relationships with people of all levels/positions

•Be able to manage time and workload accordingly in a fast paced environment

• Flexibility and ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with people from all backgrounds

• Ability to work independently/on own initiative and also as part of a team, as required