Job Description

Our client, a large, well-established manufacturing company that specializes in the production and delivery of cooking appliances, interior furnishings and accessories, based in Leamington Spa.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience providing administrative support, ideally within a purchasing department.

PURCHASING ASSISTANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Raise purchase orders as required
• Handle any incoming queries, aiming to reduce the volume of queries by finding the root cause and then developing a solution to them
• Maintaining current agreed Material Management Agreements (MMAs) and make adjustments in conjunction with the forecast build plan
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement
• Setting up of suppliers and managing their accreditation status
• Resolving late payment queries
• Providing effective admin support to the Supply Chain team
• Managing reject notes and raising PIN tickets, following these through to closure
• Ensure adherence to all company policies

WORKING HOURS:

• 39-hour working week

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Possess strong communications skills-verbal and written. Be a team player who is willing to develop and co-ordinate activities through all departments. Be tenacious and passionate about providing good customer service. Have the ability to build strong work relationships, both internally and externally. Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to pick up new systems quickly and efficiently. Has the ability to priorities work and meet tight deadlines. Must be a self-motivated individual. Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment and preferably a purchasing background. A qualification within purchasing would be advantageous.