Purchasing Assistant

Due to an internal promotion, we’re looking for a dynamic individual to undertake the key role of Purchasing Assistant.  We’re looking for somebody to start asap, with the role being full-time, Monday to Friday and 08:30 to 17:00.

Duties will include and not be limited to:

• Managing stock re-order levels, monitoring fluctuating demand and stock control
• Selecting new suppliers where appropriate, as well as controlling and liaising with existing suppliers, ensuring continuity of supply lines & nurturing relationships.
• Monitoring supplier performance in line with the company’s ISO responsibilities
• Liaising with marketing and new product development, identifying and expanding product lines
• Working closely with various departments to ensure products purchased are in line with the needs of the company
• Tracking delivery schedules and liaising with suppliers regarding live orders
• Ensuring effective cost controls on purchased items
• Processing purchase order requests, for issuing to suppliers
• Tracking orders and delivery dates • Compare deliveries with issued purchase orders and contacting vendors when there are discrepancies
• Ensuring all paperwork is correct for audit purposes. Providing analytical reports
• Hands on involvement in Goods In procedures including booking in deliveries and effective stock management.
• Performing and assisting with stock takes as and when required
• Assisting with general administration and office duties

Candidates will require excellent PC skills and be proficient with Word / Excel with knowledge of Sage an advantage, although training will be given.

The package

Annual salary – £21,000

24 days paid holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Role-based approximately 5 miles outside Banbury

Working within a dynamic business, successfully operating with an upward sales trend for 20+ years

CV’s to jason@bpfonline.co.uk (no agencies)