Purchasing Assistant

Location Hampshire
Salary £25000 - £35000 per annum
Job type Permanent
Discipline Administration, Sales, Marketing & Operations
Reference J9564-1
Looking for a role with immediate headroom to grow and genuine career progression?

We’re looking for a purchasing assistant to work with one of biggest international marine industry distributor, who are currently in a sustained period of growth. You’ll be working closely with the Purchasing Manager and Managing Director. Easily accessible for commuters along the South Coast.

This is a central pivotal role with genuine room to grow personally and mentorship coming direct from the MD as you look to take on the client-side negotiations and SLA’s. As such this would suit a bright ambitious junior or someone part qualified who is looking to continue their CIPS qualifications.

Great company who wants to invest in their employees offering additional qualifications and exciting career prospects. The company is happy to sponsor ongoing CIPS for the right person.
 
Because of the nature of the business within marine, ideally we are looking for someone that has knowledge of this industry be it from a leisure or commercial perspective.
 
Great culture, great team ethic.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Updating supplier and product details on our in-house database
  • Forecasting and ordering stock
  • Maintaining supplier cost records
  • Checking purchase orders and resolving any queries
  • Processing purchase ledger invoices
  • Checking delivery notes and resolving any discrepancies
  • Other related duties as required

 Key Skills
  •  Experience using Microsoft Excel
  • A keen eye for detail
  • A confident communicator, written and verbal
  • Ability to prioritise workload and use own initiative
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers
Please note - there is a wide salary banding on this role as it reflects the scope of candidates.

For a confidential conversation please contact either Oliver Wells on 07458 040285 or Jo Priestley on 02382 024275

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