Purchasing Assistant

Halesowen, West Midlands
Randstad Perm Professionals

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Purchasing/Supply Chain Assistant wanting to work for a growing and well established company in the West Midlands. We are looking for somebody who enjoys analysing data and is a natural problem solver!If you like what you have read so far, keep reading.Your ResponsibilitiesYou will work closely with the Supply Manager, to order and maintain the supply of stock from our UK and European suppliers.

• Calculating stock requirements in order to maintain continuous supply of all items sourced in the UK & Europe, in line with current requirements and trends
• Raising purchase orders via our computer system, processing with the suppliers and progressing through to receipt of goods
• Checking order acknowledgements; notifying and resolving queries with suppliers
• Maintaining arrival dates on the computer system, to ensure accuracy of information on stock arrivals and budgeted spend
• Monitoring and co-ordinating all UK & European supplier deliveries and collections, to ensure timely arrival
• Processing import paperwork for European deliveries as applicable
• Liaising closely with other departments to ensure customer requirements are met
• Resolving delivery, price and quality issues with UK & European suppliers
• Working with the Goods In department to ensure all deliveries are received and processed accurately
• Producing weekly stock reports for circulation to the management and sales teams
• Maintaining information on various Purchasing spreadsheet as necessary
• Providing assistance to the Supply Manager as required

About you?

• Have experience in a supply chain / purchasing /logistics administration role
• Ablity to analyse data
• Experience or exposure forecasting / planning
• Experience ordering stock is essential
• Experience dealing with a number of international suppliers
• Strong numeracy skills is essential
• Problem solver
• You must have excellent attention to detail
• Have strong administrative experience
• Well organised, self-motivated and work well under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
• Ability to prioritise

The Role.

• £27,000 – £30,000 DOE
• 8AM – 17.00 PM Mon – Thurs (30 minutes lunch)/ 8AM- 14.30PM Friday
• 20 days hol + BH (accrue each year until 23 days)
• Parking on-site
• Training will be provided to support into progression to a Supply Chain Coordinator role

Interviews are taking place, apply today! Apply today! 🙂

Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.