Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Are you experienced within a busy Purchasing department?

Do you have the confidence to speak to suppliers and negotiate the very best products for the best prices?

Do you want to be a part of a growing manufacturing business with sites across the globe?

If you do, apply here

Location: Ipswich

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (Some flexibility on starting times)

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Holiday Entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays; increasing with service.

Additional Benefits:

Free on-site parking

Bonus scheme

Critical illness cover

Employed funded health cash plan

Pension scheme

Holiday purchasing scheme

What are we looking for from you?

• Previous experience in a fast-paced Purchasing department
• The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time efficiently and to a high standard
• A self-motivated individual who can work well alone or as a team
• Confidence to challenge decisions at all levels when required
• Good knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Office
• Advantageous, but not essential - Working towards CIPS & knowledge of Odoo

The role

Purchasing Officer Responsibilities:

• Take ownership and manage specific suppliers/categories for Custom, Standard, Raw materials, and Services
• Oversee purchase order process, expediting, and communication of changes/delays
• Handle price negotiations, suggest alternative vendors, and manage lead times, drop ship conditions and payment terms
• Resolve invoice queries and lead SKU rationalization and product alternatives
• Act on daily, weekly, and monthly reports, support Product Management with sourcing intelligence

Supplier Performance:

• Manage supplier performance, issue monthly reports, escalate issues when needed, and participate in supplier review meetings

Cost Savings and Inventory Management:

• Contribute to annual cost savings goals, consider inventory risks, assist in reviewing obsolete/excess inventory, and support inventory management reviews

Team Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Respond promptly to internal/external requests and provide cover during team absence periods.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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