Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Oadby

Permanent

Monday to Friday (8.30am - 5pm 37.5 hours per week)

22,000 - 25,000 per annum

Benefits of the Purchasing Assistant: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) pension scheme and free on-site car parking

We are recruiting an experienced Purchasing Assistant to join a successful company based in the Oadby area.

Working for a privately owned company, the main purpose of this Purchasing Assistant role will be to management all purchasing for the business, develop supplier relations, co-ordinate procurement activities and ensuring on time delivery.

Duties and responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant:

• Place orders for material with various suppliers by email and by online ordering platforms
• Enquire about deliveries and supplies with suppliers
• Progress chasing with suppliers - pushing for the best delivery dates
• Negotiate prices with suppliers
• Management reporting with updates on project material

The ideal Purchasing Assistant candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a similar procurement, purchasing or buying role within a manufacturing or engineering environment ideally
• Good organisation skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maximise cost savings
• A strong work ethic and a team player mentality

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established company with opportunity for career progression. Please apply now!