My clients team is expanding, and I am searching for an Purchasing Assistant based in Ashington. Must be able to drive due to the clients location.

The Role: Purchasing Assistant

The Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30 (Leave at 5 on a rota basis)

Location: Ashington

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000

Job role

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs

• Research potential vendors
• Liaise with suppliers to get quotes
• Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate best costs
• Place orders to support Sales and Production
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery in line with the needs of the business
• Responsible for purchase orders maintenance
• Negotiate best value in all transactions
• Maintain updated records in company system
• Build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
• Process suppliers returns

Candidate requirements:

• At least 3 years’ experience working as a Purchasing Assistant or similar role

• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and good general knowledge of MS Office suite
• Knowledge of market research
• Solid organisational and time management skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fast learner

Benefits

In addition to the competitive base salary and uncapped bonus potential, we offer the following benefits:

• 20 days of holiday plus bh
• Pension
• Bonus £1,200
• Training