Purchasing Assistant / Buying Administrator

Job Description

Purchasing Assistant / Buying Administrator who has experience of working in Purchasing/Procurement/Buying, with good Microsoft Office knowledge, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook, is required for a well-established UK leading manufacturersbased in Hyde, Cheshire, North West England.SALARY: Competitive + Benefits (see below)LOCATION: Hyde, Cheshire, North West EnglandJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week, 9am - 5pm, Monday to FridayJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant / Buying Administrator who has experience of working in Purchasing/Procurement/Buying, with good Microsoft Office knowledge, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook.Working as the Purchasing Assistant / Buying Administrator you will manage supplier accounts and coordinate purchase orders accordingly.As the Purchasing Assistant / Buying Administrator you will also assist with day to day queries, travel arrangements and updating the ERP system.APPLY TODAYIf this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour duties as the Purchasing Assistant / Buying Administrator include:

• Prepare completed requisitions in ERP System for approval with all the correct information (department codes, financial codes etc.)

• Convert approved requisitions into Purchase Orders and email to suppliers

• Convert Master Planning Purchase Orders for approval

• Maintain and action buying office emails from employees that do not have access to the ERP System. These can be items to be purchased via Company Credit Card or by ERP Purchase Order

• Source suppliers and negotiate prices with new and existing suppliers

• Maintain new and existing supplier details when advised of changes within the ERP System (All price changes on SKU’s MUST be authorised by a Director first)

• Liaise with suppliers to ensure that deliveries will be made to agreed schedules

• Monitor stock levels in ERP System to ensure no shortages of SKU’s

• Manage returns procedure within ERP System

• Ensure suppliers are notified of goods to be returned and arrange the timely collection with all internal customers notified

• Regularly check levels on stocked Indirect Supplies (Packaging, Office Supplies, Printer Cartridges, Toners etc.) to maintain correct levels

• Assist with any day-to-day queries

• Organise Travel arrangements for employees

• Order and distribute all employee clothing and shoes. Arrange employee payments for clothing with department managers, credit control and finance

• Maintain continuity of leasing of company vehicles

• Create monthly report for Purchasing Manager detailing all activities and savings

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working within a Purchasing/Procurement/Buying department

• Good IT skills, using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Experience of working with an ERP system would be beneficial

• Able to work on own initiative as well as within a team

• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

BENEFITS

• Auto enrolled into the Stakeholder Pension Scheme (company contributes 4%)
• 28 days holiday (including statutory), rising by one day every year over five years, with each completed year of service
• Life Assurance covering your annual salary
• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day
• Free car parking
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family
• Mental Health First Aiders available to provide support and guidance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounted Blinds and Shutters, upon successful completion of your Probationary Period
• Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• NHS Health Checks

HOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to usyou are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P12033Full-Time, Permanent Procurement and Purchasing Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Hyde, Cheshire, North West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.