Purchasing Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Jackson Hogg Limited

Jackson Hogg Limited

Verified Company

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Jackson Hogg Supply Chain division are supporting our manufacturing client in Northumberland on the appointment of a Purchasing Assistant to join their purchasing team on a full time and permanent basis.

This role can offer up to £26,000 per annum DOE with working hours of Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00. The company can also offer professional and career development within the business and will support CIPS study.

The Role:

Researching potential vendors
Comparing and evaluating offers from suppliers
Negotiating contract terms of agreement and pricing
Raising purchase orders
Tracking orders and ensure timely delivery
Reviewing the quality of purchased products
Entering order details into internal databases/systems
Maintaining records on our internal supply chain systems which consist of purchases, deliveries and invoices
Preparing reports on purchases, including cost analysis
Monitoring stock levels and placing orders to maintain expected standards
Coordinating with warehouse staff to ensure delivery inspection and storage

Person Specification/Requirements:

Previous experience within a purchasing role is essential, preferably within an engineering manufacturing environment
Experience of purchasing steel would be desirable
Must be flexible to travel offsite as and when supplier meetings are required
Must have knowledge of vendor sourcing practices
Experience using purchasing/supply chain software is desirable
An understanding of supply chain procedures would be an advantage
Must possess solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analysis if requested
An understanding of engineering terms and materials would be beneficial