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Purchasing Assistant

Full time Banking Finance

Purchasing Assistant

Leigh

Salary 27,000 plus an excellent benefits package

Immediate start is available

The Role:

Email liaisons with factories, suppliers, and testing houses on new products. (outlook).
Review, update, and tracking of quote sheets received from factories/suppliers. (excel).
Generation of costing sheets using factory/supplier quote sheets, and internal advice sheets. (excel) (internal system).
Involvement in product presentations and decisions on items to progress to the range. (physical).
Monitor and track progress of new items, from sampling to PO placement and advise on receipt of goods into stock. (excel). (outlook). (internal systems).
Samples tracking and maintenance, including management of sample stock room and distribution when required. (excel). (physical). (outlook).
Maintain order dates on the internal system for ongoing orders. Utilising internal and external updates received. (excel). (internal system).
General upkeep of product data and to advise on updates to other departments. (excel). (outlook). (internal systems).
Open to foreign travel, including to the Far East. (physical).

About You:

Understanding of excel, word, and outlook.
Must be comfortable with numeracy.
Strong attention to detail, pattern recognition, and organisation skills.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, and to deadlines.

Benefits:

21 days holiday (which rise to 25 days with increased length of service) + Bank Holidays.
Extra free day holiday if you book and use 5 consecutive holidays between Jan-May.
Birthday Holiday.
Early Finish Friday.
Free parking.
Company Pension.
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Healthcare Cash Plan.
Long Service Awards.
Referral Programme.
Discounts on in-house purchases.
Discounts on Gym Membership/Spa treatments.
Benefit Hub offering a range of discounts.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Volunteering Days.
Company Events.
Close to public transport links.

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