Purchasing Assistant - Southampton, United Kingdom - Barclay Meade
Description
Ref no.
- BHN566024
Location - Southampton, England
Start date - ASAP
Job type - Permanent
Job status - Open
Job summary:
Key skills required for this role:
Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Buyer
Important:
Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Buyer
Job description:
A rapidly growing and successful manufacturer are recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join their team. Applicants need purchasing or supply chain experience, be familiar with MRP/ERP or MS Excel and be an adaptable, self-starter.
Working closely with Procurement Manager and as part of a small purchasing team, the Purchasing Assistant will be given clear a progression route and bespoke training.
Specific duties of the Purchasing Assistant include:
- Supplier identification and selection activities
- benchmarking, sending RFQs etc.
- Management of the purchase order processes, raising POs, expediting and updating MRP
- Optimise inventory/stock holdings in response to customer demands and trends
- Foster collaborative relationships with key suppliers and supply chain partners
- Support Procurement Manager with process improvements to the function, and escalate supply issues
JPurchasing Assistant applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Junior Buyer / Buyer, or in a broader supply chain role
- Experience in the use of business planning tools, MRP/ERP or MS Excel
- Experience of, or the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
- An understanding of stock control techniques
- Desire to build a progressive career in purchasing / supply chain, and receptive to future training
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