Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant- West Sussex

A highly successful beauty product manufacturer are expanding their team and looking for a Purchasing Assistant. You must have experience in a similar role, be ambitious, motivated and demonstrate a willingness to learn. Focused on adding value to their customers, you will be working with many much-loved premium and niche brands. You must have a positive attitude and a proactive approach. This is a great role for someone wanting to pursue a career within manufacturing.

Hours

• Monday - Friday
• 9am to 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Placing orders with suppliers.
• Ensuring customers delivery dates are met and managing lead times with the internal sales team.
• Accurately loading the Technical/NPD/Manufacturing data into the ERP system.
• Evaluating and negotiating prices.
• Liaising with the warehouse team.
• Validating purchasing invoices against original POs and checking for discrepancies.
• Reviewing stock levels of high demand materials and components.
• Assisting the Purchasing Manager with ordering efficiency's and any other ad-hoc admin related tasks.

Requirements

• Purchasing ingredients/raw materials & packaging (1 year is preferable).
• Ability to take the lead and resolve issues without seeking support.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, Horizon.
• Previous ERP systems experience as it applies to the core of the role, preferably purchasing software.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet production deadlines.
• Analytic thinking is absolutely essential.
• Confident in communicating via phone and email with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to have difficult conversations with suppliers whilst maintaining a professional approach.

Benefits

• Salary £23,000 to £27,000 PA (Dependant on Experience)
• No weekends
• Company pension
• On-site parking

This is a fantastic, rare opportunity for someone to build a career within the Manufacturing/Procurement industry and become a key part of a great company! Apply now if you think you have the right experience for this role. Alternatively, email me a copy of your CV -

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