Purchasing Assistant
1 year maternity cover contract
End of contract bonus

A manufacturing client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join their team. This is a 1-year FTC role covering maternity, working Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm and paying a negotiable salary depending on experience. There will be an end-of-contract bonus of £500 and the ideal start date will be June.

Working in a team of 3, key duties include but are not limited to:

• Process purchase orders and source raw materials at the best price
• Keeping the systems and information up-to-date including the goods in calendar and stock sheets
• Source alternative products
• Stock counting and monthly stock takes
• Record and analyse daily orders for requirements. Check that materials are in stock and if there are any materials/items that need to be bought in
• Parcelling up of product samples etc.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Checking invoices
• Process claims for incorrectly invoiced products, faulty/missing goods etc
• Calculate quotations and costings

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Purchasing Assistant position:

• Previous experience within a purchasing and procurement role.
• Good computer skills
• Experience in using an MRP/ERP system such as Sage 200 (desirable but not essential)
• Proficient in Excel and good with numbers/large spreadsheets.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Purchasing Assistant position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs