Purchasing Assistant - Grays, United Kingdom - Searley Owen Limited

Searley Owen Limited

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Grays, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Purchasing Assistant

Location:
West Thurrock

Salary:
£20-23k per annum
We are looking for a Junior Purchasing Assistant to support a manufacturing business in Thurrock.

As the Purchasing Assistant you will be responsible for the day to day purchasing requirements for the company including, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and negotiating best deals with suppliers.

Tasks of the Purchasing Assistant

Ensure product volumes, and order flows are optimised in order to achieve profit margins.
Identify new opportunities and negotiated timescales with suppliers.
Purchase materials and commodities including Electrical and Mechanical parts.
Liaise with accounts department to ensure that invoices match prices agreed with suppliers.
Source and research of new products to ensure competitiveness for the company.
Liaise with international suppliers ensuring timely and effective delivery and stock quality.

Background of the Purchasing Manager

Experience within a Purchasing or negotiation role, ideally within the manufacturing / industrial or engineering sector.
Knowledge of SAP or Sage, or ability to pick this up quickly.
Driving license or living local die to the location of the business

Searley Owen are acting as employment agency in relation to this vacancy, we will never send your CV without your permission.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits: