Purchasing Assistant - Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom - Kelly Services

Kelly Services
Kelly Services
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Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Purchasing Assistant (3 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Salary:
Competitive

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location:
Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire

Job Purpose
Our client is currently looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support there procurement Manager. This role will include assisting with purchasing and administration.

Our client is a diversified international group which deal with a number of sectors includingsecondary power distribution, smart lighting, low voltage fuses, and real estate.


Roles and Responsibilities

  • Placing of nonstock purchase orders from requisitions.
  • Placing orders online using various business accounts ie: Amazon, RS and Farnell
  • Credit Card Purchases of services and equipment
  • Collation and audit of financial records in connection with Credit Card spend for submission monthly
  • Efficient and timely processing of all requisitions and stock orders within agreed timeframes.
  • Updating all data relating to stock items, orders and pricing, in line with procurement framework to ensure accuracy is maintained.
  • Maintain purchase order book.
  • Contacting suppliers to inquire and expedite purchase orders, including Far East suppliers.
  • Maintain various purchasing pricing and contract files within the Company computer system.
  • Update and issue various reports and information relating to the above.
  • Assist with Inventory control items and reorder levels.
  • Maintain and update appropriate purchasing records as required.
  • Ensure routine purchasing tasks are carried out daily/weekly in methodical manner.
  • Liaise with warehouse and production on a regular basis on stock orders and availability
  • Assist with payment of Proforma invoices for suppliers to ensure prompt supply of goods
  • Resolve any invoice queries.
  • Provide support on departmental projects and initiatives.
  • Assist in sending quotations to suppliers for benchmarking and Cost reduction exercise.
  • Price analysis of above and show results and conclusions.
  • Assist in environmental recording and audits with QA Manager on purchases made

Technical Responsibilities / Requirements:


  • Have basic understanding of Procurement process
  • Relevant IT skills (MS Office, Strong Excel skills)
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Microsoft Excel Intermediate/Advanced including use of Vlookup and formula
  • Microsoft Work and PowerPoint basic skills
  • Knowledge of Purchase order process flow
  • Knowledge of Import/Export procedure
  • Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently and effectively.
  • The ability to work to tight deadlines whist maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • Manage own workload and be able to negotiate deadlines for multiple projects
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