Purchasing Assistant Job in Runcorn, North West UK
They are a global leader in the development and manufacture of hydraulic and electrohydraulic controls and engineering products, with facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.
Due to promotion they now have an opening for a strong candidate who would like to continue their CIPs to join the business.
Purchasing Assistant Starting £17-19,000
Key Tasks:
· Assisting with all purchasing activities within commodity groups, as may be required.
· Purchasing goods and services at the least total cost.
· Progressing outstanding orders.
· All clerical duties arising from the above including accurate maintenance of computer files, filing of quotes and purchase order duplicates and invoice processing.
· Schedule deliveries in line with production requirements.
· Assist Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing Supervisor in developing suitable supplier relationships and reducing inventory.
· Other duties as required.
Additional requirements:
· Comply fully with internal and external Quality audits.
· Be responsible for the well being and health and safety to fellow workers.
· Work within the guidelines set out in the Works Procedure Manual and the Quality Procedure Manual.
· Contribute to the future growth and profitability of the company.
Person Specification:
· CIPS part or full qualified (company will sponsor completion of CIPS).
· 1-2 years buying experience ideally, including negotiation and expediting.
· Keen to develop career within the area of purchasing.
· MRP knowledge.
· Knowledge of purchasing processes.
· Team player.
· Good communicator.
· Willing to learn and undertake an amount of admin work.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.