Purchasing Assistant

01 December 20212021-12-01
Ampney Crucis, Gloucestershire
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Purchasing Assistant

£480 per Week

40 hours a week - Monday to Friday 

Based near Cirencester

Our client, based in Ampney Crucis is looking to expand their current team and recruit a Purchasing Assistant. 

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to; 

  • Placing orders
  • Compile and send enquiries
  • Negotiation 
  • Sourcing
  • Chasing pending orders and cancellation of old orders
  • KPI Reporting
  • Quality control and reports
  • Stock control and shipment organisation 
  • Packaging administration 
  • Other administrational reports

The ideal candidate will have: 

  • Experience in planning and execution 
  • Experience in negotiating
  • Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures
  • Ability to manage resources and budget
  • Ability to deliver presentations 
  • Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel 
  • Ability to strengthen existing and new supplier relationships
  • Good numeracy skills

Immediate interviews are currently being held for this role. 

This is a temporary role, with the opportunity to go permanent after a qualifying period for the right candidate.