Job Description

THE ROLE:
As Purchasing Assistant your duties will include but not be limited to:
*Placing daily purchase orders to meet demand
*Expediting orders with suppliers to ensure on time delivery
*Monitor stock levels and alert Senior Buyer of any shortages.
*Ensure the system is kept up to date with deliveries and orders
*Gather quotes and prices with suppliers for bespoke and special items
*Keep records up to date to ensure trends can be analysed
*Work closely with all internal departments to with regards to the administrative aspects of purchasing
*Adhoc duties as and when required
*Booking goods in on the system
*Liaise with hauliers to arrange collection and delivery of goods to site
THE CONSULTANCY
*Edwards & Pearce is a professional recruitment consultancy with 11 specialist divisions managed by experts in their own area of recruitment
*Established in 1998
*Employ approx 30 staff
*2 offices in Doncaster & Hull

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

*Have a minimum 2 years purchasing experience *Be meticulous, organised with a strong attention to detail. *Be confident when contacting suppliers and transport companies *Commercial awareness with good analytical skills *Ability to work under pressure *Proficient in the use of Excel and other MS applications *CIPS training would be advantageous but not essential