Purchasing Assistant

Page Personnel are working hand in hand with this growing E commerce business to recruit for a Purchasing Assistant to join their well established team in Skelmersdale.

Client Details

Our client is one of the largest bathroom retailers in the UK, and are dedicated to providing their customers with the best possible journey from start to finish. They are committed to making things smooth and simple for their customers and would not be able to do this without their amazing teams, so every individual truly does count. You will be encouraged to grow in all areas of your job role and any new ideas and unique perspectives will be greatly respected so that the company can grow alongside you.

Description

This purchasing assistant role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Control stock ordering
• Order stock from suppliers, taking into account lead times and volumes needed
• Chase orders, making sure they arrive on time as this can affect our ability to fulfil orders on next day delivery
• Liaise with the warehouse Goods In Manager making sure delivery notes are consistent with raised purchaser orders
• Monitor stock levels
• Ensure any slow moving lines are brought to the attention of the product manager
• Actively look to reduce costs in carriage and stock
• Work within budgets set by management
• Liaise with Customer Service Department to provide them with necessary information, such as accurate ETA dates
• Build and encourage positive working relationships with current and potential suppliers

Profile

The successful candidate will require the following:

• Previous experience within a similar role is a must
• Excellent Communication both written and verbal
• Negotiation Skills
• Well organised and able to manage own workload
• Use own initiative in order to be highly efficient
• Able to work to deadlines
• Work well under pressure
• Excellent literacy skills

Job Offer

This purchasing assistant role will offer the following:

• £25,000 - Dependant on experience
• 33 days annual leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Wellness programme