Purchasing/Spares Assistant

Purchasing/Spares Assistant | Rochdale | Full Time | £28,000–£32,000 per annum

Our client is a world-class market leader in the manufacture of automatic combustion equipment, exporting to over 40 countries worldwide and serving a broad range of blue-chip customers. Based at their Rochdale headquarters, which includes an 8-acre production facility, they are continuing to expand their team.

The Role

This is a varied role providing support to the buyer with product selection, purchasing, supplier negotiations and order management, while also assisting the spares team with quoting, chasing and fulfilling orders. You will help maintain accurate information on the ERP system and ensure products are purchased at the right time, to the required specification and at a competitive price.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting the buyer with product selection
Creating and chasing purchase and sales orders
Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a competitive price
Negotiating with suppliers and building positive, long-term relationships
Maintaining accurate information on the ERP system
Working to tight deadlines
Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer
Assisting with the shipping of goods
Supporting the spares team with quoting, chasing and fulfilling orders
Requirements

Essential

Proven administration experience
A solid understanding of basic ledger management
Good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
Excellent time management skills
An organised approach and the ability to work on your own initiative
Effective communication skills
Desirable

Previous customs experience, although training will be provided
What’s In It For You

Salary of £28,000–£32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Pension contribution of 4%, rising to 6% after one year
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