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Purchasing Assistant

  • Location: Attleborough
  • Salary: £25000 - £28000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Office Support, Logistics
  • Contact: Helen Pitcher
  • Contact Email: h.pitcher@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03303 352510
  • Job Ref: SF61584
Our client is at the forefront of the health and wellness industry, as a contract manufacturer of food and health supplements, supporting mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Experiencing continuous and organic growth, they are expanding their team and due to internal promotion, they are looking for a Purchasing & Key Accounts Assistant to join their team.

This key role will directly support the Purchasing & Key Accounts Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance. The role will be a vital link between Production and Supply Chain and require you see the order from enquiry to dispatch.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Checking stock levels against orders coming through
  • Track and chase raw materials from suppliers
  • Research suppliers, gain quote comparisons, assess and evaluate suppliers against quality, service, price
  • Liaise regularly with Production, Sales and Operations Manager
  • Ensure all data and administration is inputted accurately and timely
  • Maintenance of retention samples
What We Are Looking For:
  • A strong administrative background (experience within purchasing, supplier liaison, operations, logistics, would be advantageous)
  • An incredibly process-driven individual with strong attention to detail, working with technical specifications
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask
  • The ability to build good working relationships with both suppliers and customers, using effective communication verbally and written
  • MUST HAVE use of own vehicle to get to/from work due to needing to occasionally work between 2 locations (10 miles apart)
Permanent, Full-time role – Mon-Fri working 9-5
 
Rewards:
  • Salary £25-28k (dependent on experience)
  • Holiday 28 days incl BH, increase 1 per yr over the first 5 yrs. Christmas shutdown
  • Free on-site parking
  • Pension
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your professional development within supply chain and become an integral part of a growing business. Don’t miss out on this role; APPLY NOW or contact Helen Pitcher for further information.