Purchasing Assistant - Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom - First Military Recruitment

First Military Recruitment
First Military Recruitment
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Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

JB141:
Purchasing Assistant

Locations:
Newton Aycliffe

Salary:
£21,000 - £25,000 per annum

Overview:


First Military Recruitment are currently supporting one of our established and expanding businesses in the search for a Purchasing Assistant.


Duties and Responsibilities for the Purchasing Assistant:

  • Supplier liaison to achieve excellent supplier agreements, special terms, cost reductions and significant discount levels that will increase profitability of each project.
  • Internal communication with the mechanical and electrical design teams to ensure the correct components are sourced and available to allow project completion as planned.
  • Review of production information for completeness and accuracy.
  • Gain appropriate authorities where situations arise requiring deviation or concession to established standards, drawings or specifications.
  • Proactive and creative contribution to suggest new product concepts and ideas that may increase profitability and / or quality of a project.
  • Expedite orders that have been placed on the supply base
  • Liaise with production departments to ensure that all requirements are covered so as not to allow stoppages / breaks in production

Skills & Qualifications for the Purchasing Assistant:

  • Ideally you will have some relevant purchasing experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment but this is not essential.
  • As well as your proactive and enthusiastic attitude, you will be organised and able to multitask effectively with a right first time approach.
  • Maths and English GCSE's at Grade C/4 or equivalent. Any Purchasing qualifications will be an advantage, but they aren't essential.
  • You must be computer literate, and have great verbal and written communications skills
  • Be a team player, happy to listen, and roll your sleeves up to get stuck in

Locations:
Newton Aycliffe

Salary:
£21,000 - £25,000 per annum

Job Type:
Permanent


Salary:
£21,000.00-£25,000.00 per year


Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
JB141
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