Overview

Purchasing Assistant

Ross on Wye

£23K – £26K

A Busy manufacturing business in Ross on Wye are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join the team.

This job is in the office of a purpose built factory where high quality products are manufactured and distributed worldwide.

The role would suit someone with purchasing experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment and who is enthusiastic and practical and thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment.

There will be training and job progression opportunities for the right person.

Job Overview

* Reviewing and raising purchase orders from system driven reports and to ensure that they are received on time.

* Sending out enquiries for new products or alternative supplier quotes.

* Receiving in goods onto the MRP system.

* Resolving any invoice queries.

* Resolving any quality issues with bought out goods and to claim rework costs if required. Processing the returns paperwork / debit notes.

* Purchasing products, consumables and services as required by the company.

* Liaising with production personnel on any material supply issue to eliminate / minimize the effect on production.

* Any other reasonable tasks which use your skills and abilities.

. PERSON SPECIFICATION

* Previous experience of purchasing and using an MRP system. This is essential.

* The ability to work on their own initiative with little supervision and have a good attitude when faced with demanding deadlines.

* The ability to express themselves concisely and accurately (verbally and in writing) to enable close liaison and excellent communication with both suppliers and internal personnel.

* Have a positive, enthusiastic and committed approach to work.

* Highly competent in using Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and Outlook).

* Numerate, logical, organised, tidy and clear thinking.

* Highly accurate in data entry.

If you think you are well match to the this job and would like to discuss in more detail, please apply with your CV