Purchasing

Purchasing Assistant, Fixed Term for 6 months

Salary £20,000 per annum

The role….

Working for a well-established and unique organisation based in York City, this is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with some experience in Purchasing and/or processing of purchase orders to take the next step in their career.  You’ll be part of a growing, fast paced business with a strong reputation; a market leader with a focus on quality and innovation.

Key duties will include:

Ensuring the continued provision of the best quality goods and services

Purchasing of materials for the business at the most competitive price

Process and co-ordinate sub-contract requirements

Working to reconcile invoices against purchase orders

Processing requisitions and purchase orders for internal customers

Reviewing supplier performance and dealing with any performance issues that arise

Ensuring total adherence to SLAs

Supporting with internal corporate travel and booking hotel accommodation and transport

Negotiating with suppliers on cost and service levels/lead times

Providing administrative support to the wider Purchasing team

Responding effectively and professionally to requests from internal customers

The successful candidate…..

Will have recent experience in processing purchase orders or working within a purchasing team in a supporting role.  You will thrive in a varied and busy role, will be a hands-on team player with strong problem solving skills, as well as excellent planning and organisational skills.  A good understanding of cost control and the ability to manage changing priorities effectively will make you a strong candidate for the role.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your CV without delay

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from the managing consultant within 1 week, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

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