Purchasing Assistant

Farnborough Permanent £25,000 - £26,000 per year View Job Description
This role involves processing purchase orders, managing stock, and collaborating with internal sales teams and suppliers to ensure efficient operations. Additionally, it requires strong organisational skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office.
  • Paying up to 26,000
  • Immediate start

About Our Client

My client sources from a wide array of suppliers and support house builders in designing specifications, distributing from our seven warehouses across the UK.

Job Description

  • Processing purchase orders and ensuring purchases are made at the correct price and margin, including handling call-off orders on a weekly, quarterly, or fortnightly basis as needed.
  • Managing stock by utilizing slow-moving or deadstock before ordering and maintaining key stock lines for group deal customers.
  • Collaborating with internal sales teams in Southern branches to ensure stock is correctly called in and site orders are placed promptly.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues that arise.
  • Verifying order confirmations to ensure accuracy in items, quantities, and pricing.
  • Assisting the accounts department with any invoice queries.
  • Running reports and using Excel to track product movement, ensuring appropriate stock levels in branches, and monitoring outstanding purchase orders, customer stock requirements, and delivery schedules.
  • Organizing stock transfers between branches as needed.
  • Working with the Group Procurement Manager to develop and maintain stock control processes.
  • Performing additional duties as required by the business, with appropriate training provided.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective team player, yet capable of working independently.
  • Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills.
  • Highly organised with great attention to detail.
  • Proficient in PC use, with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Able to perform well under pressure.
  • Confident and able to take initiative when necessary.

What's on Offer

  • Casual dress code
  • Company-sponsored events
  • Pension plan
  • Cycle to work program
  • Complimentary flu vaccinations
  • Free parking
Contact
Frankie Deacon
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6722205
Phone number
+441932264087

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Import/Export
Sector
Retail
Location
Farnborough
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Frankie Deacon
Consultant phone
+441932264087
Job reference
JN-042025-6722205