Purchasing Assistant

SF Recruitment have an exciting new opportunity for a full-time, permanent Purchasing Assistant for their Nottingham based client. The suitable candidate will have previous purchasing experience. Working closely with senior management, this role is a great opportunity for a candidate to be part of a dynamic team and a fast-growing business. The client is looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, highly driven and used to working in a fast-paced environment.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Daily analysis of sales and stock figures
- Creation of new purchase orders and scheduling with suppliers
- Management of all unshipped PO's up to point of sailing
- Gain full understanding of current product range and suppliers
- Liaise with overseas teams in Asia and South America
- Liaise with Senior Team to ensure adequate stock cover through peak seasonal trading and supplier closure periods.
Essential:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident use of MS Office Suite, especially Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to assess and prioritise workload independently
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Able to clearly and effectively communicate with suppliers, customers & colleagues
- Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
If you think you have the relevant experience for this role or if you would like further details, please do not hesitate to get in touch today.