Purchasing Controller

Do you want to work for a fast-paced, growing national company with excellent career stability and progression prospects where hard work is well rewarded? Then a job with AFI is for you.

Purchasing Controller - North East

The salary for this role is negotiable (DOE) plus overtime, bonus, healthcare and pension.

AFI is currently recruiting an Purchasing Controller based in the Central Service Hub, North East, Gateshead region,

You will be responsible for controlling the purchasing of parts and consumables for the depots across the UK long with other administrative duties.

Role Overview

In brief, the position of a Purchasing Controller involves:

• Sourcing and ordering parts/consumable
• Communicating with suppliers
• Chasing POD
• Arranging returns
• Goods in
• The above is not an exhaustive list, with the role comes a large variety of tasks

Essential Skills

• Great customer service and communication skills
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Experience using Excel & Word
• Experience creating purchase orders
• Team player
• Impeccable time management

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of inspire (if possible)

About Company

AFI Group is a leading provider of access solutions, from the hire and purchase of access equipment, to accredited training and service / maintenance of machines. With a current network of 21 hire locations across the UK, AFI has a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, 5* Achilles BuildingConfidence, Gold RoSPA award - to name a few).

Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.