Purchasing Assistant

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Purchasing Assistant £30,000, Kirby Malzeard, On Site Parking, 20 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays, Training, Development & Progression, Small Friendly Team, Brand New Offices. Due to continued business growth and internal promotion we are looking to recruit a Purchasing Assistant for this quality manufacturer based near Ripon. The main purpose of this role is to provide administration and customer service support to the purchasing department. This is a stand alone position, however you will work closely with other departments including the technical and sales teams, building lasting relationships with suppliers. As Purchasing Assistant you will report directly to the General Manager and responsibilities will include sourcing materials, buying consumables and packaging, negotiating with suppliers to ensure best prices and liaising with internal departments to ensure a smooth process from initial purchase order through to delivery. Duties: Maintain and update manufacturing sheets Order and manage stock levels Liaise with suppliers and negotiate best prices and delivery times Raise purchase orders Authorise invoices and match invoices with supplier delivery notes Quality check incoming orders to ensure accuracy Manage any outsourced projects Maintain and update supplier approval information Assist with ensuring all new suppliers adhere to company policies Update product specifications and costs Compile monthly reports on figures General administration including scanning, filing and archiving Work closely with the sales, engineering, administration and accounts departments Requirements: Previous experience in a Purchasing role preferred A confident personality with a strong ability to negotiate Exceptional organisational skills, able handle multiple tasks simultaneously Good customer service skills, able to build long term supplier relationships Excellent communication skills with a good telephone manner Experience in a manufacturing background would be beneficial Motivated and driven to succeed A team player attitude Own transport required due to location This Purchasing Assistant role would suit someone who has worked in an engineering or manufacturing environment and has worked in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or in a buyer role. We are looking for good administration and communication skills, good customer service skills with the ability to build relationships along with keen attention to detail. If you think you have the skills required, training can be given, so give us a call to find out more. If you like the sound of this Purchasing Assistant role please don’t delay as we are short listing immediately for this position. Apply Today! Please contact Nicola Wilson to discuss this role further or to send a copy of your CV. Due to the volume of applicants for this Purchasing Assistant role if we have not contacted you within 14 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles. Travail has been established since 1977 and has branches nationwide. Our Harrogate branch was opened in 1995 and has five specialist consultants who each deal with different market sectors. Working closely with candidates from all market sectors we are confident in matching the right people for the right jobs. Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy