Purchasing Assistant

I am working with a long established, international, Crewe based business to secure a bright individual with at least one year's experience in a relevant purchasing role to join them as a Purchasing Assistant.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Sales Team to provide quotes and meet customer order requirements, while also helping to create new systems and procedures to ensure the most cost-effective purchasing solutions.
On the job training and full support towards CIPS qualification is offered to support personal growth and the overall culture of continuous learning and development in the team.
This is an on-site role (Crewe)
Role:
Collaborate with the Sales Team to determine purchasing needs to meet customer demands
Translate these needs into cost-effective solutions
Obtain quotes for external (non-produced) products to fulfill customer requirements
Provide material and equipment pricing to the Sales and Project teams
Prepare and raise purchase orders using our ERP system
Ensure timely delivery of stock and adherence to quality standards
Notify relevant departments of any price changes, lead times, or supply chain risks
Build and maintain relationships with existing suppliers
Identify and onboard new suppliers
Manage our Contracts database
Handle any additional ad hoc Purchasing tasks as needed

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