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Our vibrant and highly professional, Tonbridge based client is currently seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join their hardworking team. This is an ideal opportunity for a personable and enthusiastic individual, to utilise their previous experience and skills to develop their career within a supportive and friendly team.

Key skills and responsibilities:

  • Assisting the Purchasing Manager with procurement activities
  • Ensuring the efficient and accurate processing and control of procurement transactions in line with policies and procedures
  • Responsible for the efficient execution of the procurement transaction processes
  • Purchasing Requisition and Order Processes: Administering the process for identifying procurement needs, selecting appropriate suppliers, obtaining quotations and creating approved purchase orders
  • Assisting the Purchasing Manager to identify alternative vendors to supply goods and services which meet or exceed QA specifications and business requirements
  • Matching receipts to purchase orders, resolving any discrepancies with suppliers
  • Liaising with other departments to ensure efficient procurement through approved suppliers, controlling the number of suppliers used
  • Conducting tenders and administering annual pricing agreements
  • Initiating and participating in a range of process improvement projects including supplier reduction and process simplification and automation
  • Negotiation, buying, or merchandising experience desirable.

To be successful, applicants will need to be reliable, with the ability to work on their own initiative and demonstrate exceptional communication skills. In addition to this, you must be able to follow set processes whilst also remaining adaptable to change.

Hours: 18 - 21 hours (flexible)

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare, free parking and the opportunity to work within a fun and social team.

To be considered, please contact Emma with your CV.

In application for this role, you are consenting to TN Recruits Ltd retaining your details to secure you work. All information provided will be held securely for up to 3 years unless we are contacted and instructed otherwise.

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