Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant

Global organisation requires a Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant. Previous purchasing or supply chain experience would be ideal but not essential, graduates or those with a broader commercial or logistics skills can be considered.

The Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant will support a team of Buyers through; expediting, stock/inventory management and supplier liaison activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop or launch their career within Procurement / Supply Chain, as part of a global and successful business. The Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant will also work closely with colleagues in other departments such as Sales and Shipping.

Specific duties of the Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant include:

• Place purchase orders with suppliers
• Expedite suppliers in relation to late delivery of products and agree a revised delivery date
• Monitor stock and inventory levels - escalate shortages to Buyer and Senior Buyer colleagues
• Update information on supplier portals and company MRP/ERP system
• Provide excellent levels of internal customer services to colleagues in Finance, Shipping, Sales etc.

Purchasing & Supply Chain Assistant applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience / understanding of; expediting, purchasing, buying, supply chain, logistics is advantageous but not essential
• Able to provide excellent levels of customer service, internally and externally
• Precise, efficient and accurate in approach to work
• IT literate
• Comfortable with hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 at home