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.

• Based in Chessington
• £20,000 – £25,000 (DOE)
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm
• 20 days holiday +bank holidays

Job description

• Liaising with suppliers via email and 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

• Parking available
• Pension scheme