Job summary

Global organisation requires a Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant. Previous purchasing or supply chain experience would be ideal but not essential, graduates or those with a broader commercial or logistics skills can be considered.

Key skills required for this role

Purchasing, Supply Chain, Expeditor, Logistics, Buyer

Important

Purchasing, Supply Chain, Expeditor, Logistics, Buyer

Job description

Global organisation requires a Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant. Previous purchasing or supply chain experience would be ideal but not essential, graduates or those with a broader commercial or logistics skills can be considered.

The Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant will support a team of Buyers through; expediting, stock/inventory management and supplier liaison activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop or launch their career within Procurement / Supply Chain, as part of a global and successful business. The Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant will also work closely with colleagues in other departments such as Sales and Shipping.

Specific duties of the Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant include:

• Place purchase orders with suppliers
• Expedite suppliers in relation to late delivery of products and agree a revised delivery date
• Monitor stock and inventory levels - escalate shortages to Buyer and Senior Buyer colleagues
• Update information on supplier portals and company MRP/ERP system
• Provide excellent levels of internal customer services to colleagues in Finance, Shipping, Sales etc.

Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience / understanding of; expediting, purchasing, buying, supply chain, logistics is advantageous but not essential
• Able to provide excellent levels of customer service, internally and externally
• Precise, efficient and accurate in approach to work
• IT literate
• Comfortable with hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 at home