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Purchasing Assistant

KBM Resourcing

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join their dedicated team in Aberdeen. In this role, you'll support the Purchasing Manager in sourcing essential materials and equipment, ensuring competitive pricing and timely deliveries. Your organizational skills will be crucial in managing orders and maintaining documentation. This position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a supportive work environment. If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

30 days Annual Leave
Company Pension
Medical Insurance

Qualifications

  • Must have secondary education and be computer literate.
  • Experience in a purchasing role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Purchasing Manager in procuring consumables and equipment.
  • Progress outstanding orders and report any major shortfalls.
  • Maintain job files and documentation.

Skills

Computer literacy
Ability to work on own initiative
Experience in purchasing

Education

Secondary education

Job description

One of our long-term clients based in Aberdeen, are looking to welcome a Purchasing Assistant to their team.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. To assist Purchasing Manager in procuring all consumable, protective wear, raw materials, spare parts and equipment, achieving the most competitive prices & deliveries required.
  2. To progress all outstanding orders and report any major shortfalls which could impact line production.
  3. Filling of administration documentation and maintenance of job files.
  4. Organising transport to and from UK Vendors where companies own parts are being reworked.
  5. Searching in stock database and costing of parts required for refurbishment and passing the relevant information to Production Department for pricing to client.
  6. Ensuring all parts required for refurbishment upon receipt of client PO.
  7. All other duties as required within the capability of the employee.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  1. Secondary education.
  2. Computer literate.
  3. Able to work on own initiative.
  4. Previous experience in a purchasing position would be advantageous.
Benefits:
  1. Competitive salary.
  2. 30 days Annual Leave.
  3. Company Pension.
  4. Medical Insurance.
Schedule:

8:30 - 5pm Monday to Friday

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