Job Reference: BBBH41113
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Job purpose
As a Purchasing Assistant you are responsible for the day to day purchasing of equipment, goods and services.You will report to the Supply Chain Manager and support them to manage the supply chain.
Duties and responsibilities
* Tocreate purchase orders as per business requirements, in line with procurement policies, and send to suppliers.
* To check purchase order acknowledgements to ensure orders will be fulfilled to our requirements, highlighting any discrepancies.
* To expedite deliveries, ensuring delivery will be as per promised dates.
* To liaise closely and efficiently with service centre teams to communicate delivery status of purchase orders.
* To work closely with suppliers to reduce cost and improve delivery performance.
* To undertake relevant administrative duties as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the procurement team.* To ensure price information maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
* To assist the Supply Chain Manager with supply chain performance reporting by providing data as and when required.
* To provide cover for other Purchasing Assistants as required.
* To ensure that the company procurement policies and procedures are complied with.
Additional Responsibilities & Requirements
* The above list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be required to undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post that fall outside of this positions remit.* Within reason, you may be required to work outside of your standard contracted hours to meet the needs of the organisation.* As part of your ongoing development, you will be required to undertake training in order to meet the requirements of your role.
* The job holder is required to acknowledge, understand and abide by Quality, Information Security and all other policies relating to his/her employment.
* The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordancewith the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
* To treat all colleagues with respect, dignity and compassion at all times.
* It is a requirement of this role that a satisfactory basic DBS check is maintained throughout employment inthis position
Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
Salary: £22000 - £25000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: -
Contact Name: Katie Wrighton
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