Purchasing Assistant - Optima Recruitment : Job Details

Purchasing Assistant

This is a challenging role which would suit a well organised candidate who enjoys problem solving and negotiating between several suppliers and customers.

Job Description · Liaising with suppliers via email & telephone· Chasing overdue orders· Providing the company sales team with up-to-date delivery information· Updating computer systems with purchase order information· Assisting Buying team with daily ordering· Assisting with the management of the 'Goods in’ procedures· Maintain and strengthen relationships with exiting suppliers and internal customers· Corresponding with our Irish branch regarding the transfer of stock & 'goods in’ procedures

Person Specification· Previous experience within an office role is not essential· Good standard of education · Excellent numeracy & literacy skills· Good working knowledge of MS Office, primarily Excel · Ability to multitask and manage own workload· Trustworthy; able to work under own initiative· Detail oriented, with ability to adapt to any task given· Excellent communication skills

Additional Information· Based in Chessington · £20,000 - £25,000· Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 5.30pm · 20 days holiday plus bank holidays· Parking available· Pension scheme