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Purchasing Assistant

Posted 11 days ago

  • Antrim, County Antrim
  • Permanent
  • £26,000 to £28,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 17 days

Taylor Stevenson are proud to be working with a leading automotive distributor based in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland who are looking for a purchasing assistant to join their team.



This is a great opportunity for an individual with procurement experience to join a growing team with huge potential to progress.



You will be assisting the Purchasing Manager and contributing to efficient procurement processes.



Responsibilities-




  • Work on multiple computer systems to complete a wide range of tasks, including data input

  • Liaise and communicate with internal and external stakeholders both orally and in writing

  • Handle complex data with attention to detail and accuracy

  • Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and inventory, ensuring data is easily accessible

  • Prepare purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods

  • Provide general administrative support to the purchasing department

  • Any other duties as required by the Purchasing Manager.



Skills required-




  • You will be an experienced administrator who has worked within a busy office environment

  • Ideally you will have proven experience in a similar role within procurement

  • � Strong negotiation skills and an ability to build productive relationships with suppliers

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Strong communication, organisational and time management skills

  • You will be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word)

  • Strong attention to detail and data management skills

  • Naturally you will have a positive attitude and a willingness to take on challenges.



Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm



Salary- �26k-�28k dependant on experience



Benefits-



� Competitive salary



� Health insurance (once probation is completed)



� Holiday incentive scheme (once probation is completed)



� Social calendar



� Genuine career development opportunities.