Purchasing assistant/ administrator

We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant/Administrator to work with the Supply Manager, to order and maintain the supply of stock from our UK and European suppliers.

Bartley Green, Birmingham

Key Responsibilities include:

• 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 for all products, 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
• Liaising closely with other departments to ensure customer requirements are met
• Resolving delivery 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 spread sheets as necessary
• Providing assistance to the Supply Manager for all Far East imports

The ideal candidate will be a strong administrator, organised, self-motivated and have an analytical

approach to their work. The candidate will also need to have a keen eye for detail and be highly

numerate. Experience of working in a Purchasing environment or supply chain role would be advantageous.

Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full time permanent contract

Hours of work: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.