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Purchasing Assistant

  • Preston (Lancashire)
  • Sales

Job description



·  Location
Preston, Lancashire
·  Salary
£ 18000 - £ 22000 / Year
·  Category
Procurement & Supply Chain - Buyer / Puchasing
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Procurement and Supply Chain
·  External Reference
JN-102019-100712

Adecco have the pleasure of working with a manufacturing company in Blackpool who are looking for a Purchasing assistant.

Purchasing Assistant to help maintain inventory levels and negotiate business terms with potential suppliers. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for undertaking company purchasing procedures and maintaining supply inventory levels required for effective company operation. The successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting regular price comparisons to ensure cost effectiveness is maintained and that the company is always getting the best value for each product/service that is purchased.

� Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs

� Track orders and ensure timely delivery

� Update internal stakeholders by proactively updating the MRP System with order detail changes (dates, quantities, etc)

� Conduct market research to identify pricing trends

� Evaluate offers from suppliers and negotiate improved terms

� Maintain updated supplier records (contact details, terms, price list and discounts) in line with GDPR legislation

� Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders

� Maintain strong working relationships with our Suppliers

� Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in a timely manner and in good condition

� Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and manage the process including communication with vendors when there are discrepancies

� Liaise with Accounts to resolve invoice queries.

� Prepare and update forecasts for regularly purchased items. Visit suppliers as and when required

Key Skill

Use of MRP Software

Epicor MRP Experience

Forecasting or Scheduling experience

Proven history of effective supply management

Excellent communication Skills

Proven history of a purchasing background

Experience and knowledge

2 + Experience in a purchasing role

Manufacturing Background

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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