Purchasing Assistant

Resource Chemical LTD has an opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant where the candidate will support the Purchasing Manager in an administrative role within the company.

The employer is an ambitious and growing Chemical Distribution company that offers a busy, professional and friendly environment based at their head office in Brackley, Northamptonshire.

Duties:

- Order stock and liaise with suppliers and warehouses regarding incoming product;

- Tracking orders and updating relevant Account Manager and Purchasing Manager on ETAs and any issues;

- Ensuring correct documentation is received from suppliers in order to facilitate clearance/delivery of incoming product;

- Liaise with clearing/freight agents to ensure goods are cleared in a timely manner;

- Preparing CLP labels for incoming product and send to the warehouse;

- Obtain quotes and process orders for logistics that relate to purchasing;

- Use SAGE system for the processing of orders, goods receiving and monitoring of stock;

- Resolving all queries from the accounts team relating to the teams purchasing;

- Assist Purchasing Manager in desktop auditing process of supplier;

- Assist Purchasing Manager in creating and updating material safety data sheets and specifications;

- Maintain supplier contact records;

- To operate in accordance with company health & safety and quality procedures;

- Liaise with Finance and order foreign currency;

- In addition to the above duties, the successful Purchasing Assistant will also carry out general administrative duties and assist the office team with other areas.

Ideally the candidate will have:

*Degree level education (or equivalent);

*Any knowledge or experience within a purchasing environment;

*PC literate, excellent understanding of Microsoft, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and SAGE system;

*Attention to detail, working in a logical, methodical manner and communicate effectively in a small but dynamic team.

If you are interested in the Purchasing Assistant vacancy and believe you have the skills and experience to be considered, please apply. Working hours: 08:30-17:00 (1 hour lunch break).