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