An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Assistant at our client’s manufacturing site in Rotherham.   

About the company
Founded in 1984, our client creates solutions to meet the challenges of integrating power and media access for people working in offices. They are a premium manufacturer of a range of products including ergonomics, power modules, power distribution and cable management.

About the role
As Purchasing Assistant, you will assist in sourcing products and services from appropriate, cost effective and high performing suppliers and obtaining value for money whilst building and maintaining effective relationships with key suppliers.  Key responsibilities include:

• Purchasing items for production plans using the company software
• Requesting quotations & raising purchase orders
• Converting site requisitions into electronic purchase orders
• Negotiating delivery commitments from suppliers for the production requirements
• Managing lead times and overdue purchase orders efficiently, whilst maintaining communication with all relevant departments
• Co-operating with other departments such as Technical, Sales and Finance on day-to-day basis to allow for smooth running of the business
• Maintaining accurate records against all suppliers, cost changes and input of purchase and supplier related data
• General purchasing admin duties

About you
To be successful for the role of Purchasing Assistant you will have / be:

• A good level of English and Maths
• Excellent IT and computer skills
• Problem solving ability
• Strong English language skills, written and spoken word
• Good communication skills
• Cultural Awareness
• Autonomous self-starter
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Target / results driven
• Strong relationship builder
• Strong commercial awareness
• PC literate, including the use of common Microsoft packages

About the hours and rewards
For the role of Purchasing Assistant the hours are 8:30am finishing at 4:30pm with 1hr lunch break. There is a salary on offer of £23,000 to £26,000 per annum and benefits include:

• On-site parking
• 25 holiday days plus statutory bank holidays
• Pension 6% employer contribution
• Free eye test with money towards glasses
• Life assurance from day 1
• Christmas shutdown

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Purchasing Assistant on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!



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