Procurement Assistant - Tonbridge, United Kingdom - Alpha Wholesale

Alpha Wholesale

Verified Company

Tonbridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location This role is based in our office in the middle of Marden, Kent

Salary This role is Monday to Friday, Salary £23,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.

Job Type. Full-time, permanent

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave
Personal Days
Charity fundraising events
Cycle to work scheme
Free hot drinks, cold drinks, and breakfast
Onsite parking
Company Sick pay
Continuous support and coaching

Core Values

Be honest and transparent
Embrace and drive change No negativity, only a cando attitude
Be creative, passionate, and determined Build a positive team with a humorous family spirit
We are looking for ambitious people to drive the business forward._

The role

The Procurement Assistant will work with the Procurement Manager in sourcing and purchasing materials, supplies, and services necessary for our business operations.

Assist the Procurement Manager with all buying related tasks
Negotiate on pricing and terms with suppliers.
Assist in the preparation and issue of purchase orders and contracts
Source and identify potential vendors and suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery times
Track and monitor inventory levels to ensure best supply for business operations.
Work with internal departments to coordinate purchasing and delivery schedules.
Resolve any issues or discrepancies with orders, invoices, and deliveries.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to procurement activities.
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure that the right products are available at the right time
Perform regular analysis of inventory levels and assist in developing strategies to optimize inventory turnover
Coordinate with the warehouse and shipping team to ensure timely delivery of products and manage any delivery or shipment issues
Assist in the resolution of any issues related to orders, invoices, and payments
Maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure that they meet the company's quality and delivery standards
Conduct market research to identify new products and vendors and stay uptodate with industry trends and developments

Provide support to the procurement manager and other team members as needed

Experience

Degree in buying and merchandising, business or qualifications in CIPS, or equivalent industry/work experience.
At least 1 year of experience in procurement or related field
Ideally understand HVAC supplies and equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with procurement software and tools

Knowledge, Languages, Skills, and Attributes

Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills
Detailoriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
Knowledge of procurement regulations and procedures is a plus.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to anticipate, plan and execute purchasing in accordance with business needs.
You will be confident and outgoing, as you will be expected to deputise for the Procurement Manager.
Extremely good communication skills both verbal and written
Able to negotiate over the phone or in person.
Effective influencing and negotiating skills.