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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Procurement Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the smooth processing of purchase orders, manage stock levels, and coordinate deliveries, all while collaborating closely with sales and warehouse teams. This family-owned business values exceptional customer service and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact and develop your career in procurement.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Bonus scheme

25 days' annual leave

Pension contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • Experience in purchasing and stock control is essential.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Process purchase orders efficiently and monitor stock levels.
  • Communicate with hauliers and liaise with sales for order planning.

Skills

Purchasing Experience

Stock Control

Sales Administration

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Prioritise Tasks

Job description

Our client is proud to be a family-owned multinational that has grown quickly over the last few years. With over 35 years of experience, they are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

Due to ongoing success, they are now seeking a Procurement Assistant to join their team on a full-time, temp-perm basis.

As a Procurement Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and efficient processing of purchase orders, stock management, and delivery coordination. You will work closely with the sales and warehouse teams to maintain optimal stock levels, fulfil customer orders, and achieve cost savings targets.

Responsibilities

  1. Process new purchase orders efficiently, ensuring non-core products are ordered within 24 hours
  2. Monitor stock levels according to defined safety stock levels and sales forecasting
  3. Ensure goods are received, invoiced correctly, and support month-end requirements
  4. Communicate with hauliers to ensure smooth deliveries and obtain PODs/ETAs
  5. Liaise with sales daily to understand and plan for collective orders and demand
  6. Assist with key projects to develop and deliver improvements in the buying process
  7. Maintain delivery schedules and ensure customs protocols are followed for UK & EU clearance

Requirements

  1. Experience in purchasing, stock control, and sales administration
  2. Strong communication and customer service skills
  3. Proficiency in processing purchase orders and managing haulage
  4. Ability to work collaboratively with sales and warehouse teams
  5. Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
  6. Familiarity with customs protocols for UK and EU clearance is advantageous
  7. Ability to start a new role asap

Benefits

  1. Competitive salary package with a bonus scheme
  2. 25 days' annual leave entitlement
  3. Pension contributions
  4. Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive, family-owned business
  5. Hours Monday to Thursday 8.30 am-5 pm and Friday 8.30 am-2.30 pm

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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