Purchasing Assistant

This is a challenging role which would suit a well organised candidate who enjoys problem solving and negotiating between several suppliers and customers.

Job Description
· Liaising with suppliers via email & telephone
· Chasing overdue orders
· Providing the company sales team with up-to-date delivery information
· Updating computer systems with purchase order information
· Assisting Buying team with daily ordering
· Assisting with the management of the 'Goods in’ procedures
· Maintain and strengthen relationships with exiting suppliers and internal customers
· Corresponding with our Irish branch regarding the transfer of stock & 'goods in’ procedures

Person Specification
· Previous experience within an office role is not essential
· Good standard of education
· Excellent numeracy & literacy skills
· Good working knowledge of MS Office, primarily Excel
· Ability to multitask and manage own workload
· Trustworthy; able to work under own initiative
· Detail oriented, with ability to adapt to any task given
· Excellent communication skills

Additional Information
· Based in Chessington
· £20,000 - £25,000
· Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 5.30pm
· 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Parking available
· Pension scheme