Purchasing Assistant

Job description

·  Location
Maidstone, Kent
·  Salary
£ 25000 - £ 27000 / Year
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Purchasing and Procurement
·  External Reference
JN-042024-373830
·  Category
Procurement & Supply Chain - Buyer / Puchasing

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Location: Maidstone

Salary: £25-27K DOE (+ Profit share opportunities)

Free parking and close to public transport

Monday - Friday 0900 - 1700

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Purchasing Assistant to support a close knit team based in our client in Maidstone. The ideal candidate will assist the procurement team in sourcing materials and managing stock essential for their operations. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise tasks, and a hands on approach.

The ideal candidate will be a real team player ; someone that likes problem solving when needed and is keen to learn ! Full training will be provided for the new colleague.

The role is based in a modern, open plan office with good facilities on site and free parking. This organisation arrange regular social events with many centred around raising money for local charities. If you are looking for a close knit, friendly working environment that like to have fun along the way, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

·  Order goods and create purchase orders

·  Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues that arise.

·  Check all goods in and log on in house system

·  Allocate stock to projects

·  Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.

·  Stock control management and organise stores area

·  Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs and requirements.

·  Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any discrepancies.

You will need:

·  To be a team player

·  Previous purchasing experience would be an advantage for this role but is not necessary

·  Proficiency in MS Office and using In-house systems

·  Strong organisational and time-management skills

·  Excellent communication skills.

·  Detail-oriented and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits:

·  Full training will be provided for the role

·  22 days holiday (+ bank holidays) increasing with service

·  Opportunity to earn profit share

·  Company pension scheme

·  Health care scheme

·  Regular social events

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your CV or call Sabia on 01634 826061. We look forward to hearing from you!

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To speak to a recruitment expert please contact Sabia Rahman