Purchasing Assistant

Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join an established global wholesale company, this role is based out of their Nottingham office with a 50/50 split working from home. This role will play an instrumental part in a newly formed category purchasing team that will support all functions to work towards achieving business excellence.

Duties of the Purchasing Assistant

• Raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring the correct source of supply, price, material group & delivery location.
• Expediting orders and monitoring delivery dates, flagging up any issues or risks.
• Preparing reports and providing analysis as and when required, identify cost saving opportunities and report to the correct parties.
• Evaluating new suppliers and working closely with the wider procurement team to appoint preferred suppliers within a set remit.
• Working closely with large amounts of data, demonstrating quality data entry into purchase orders and cost reduction plans.
• Prepare and issue tenders for goods and services.
• Negotiating to improve prices and terms of business using best practice methods.

Experience Required for the Purchasing Assistant

• 3+ years' experience in purchasing.
• Previously used ERP/MRP systems, SAP Hana would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Educated to A-Level or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong excel skills including Vlookups, Pivot Tables & conditional formations.
• Good time management with the ability to prioritise workload.

Salary: 24,000 - 28,000

This role would be well suited to a Junior Buyer, Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Assistant, Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Planner, Supply Chain Customer Service, Procurement Customer Service, Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Administrator or Supply Chain Administrator.