£23K - £28K
A Busy manufacturing business in Ross on Wye are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join the team.
This job is in the office of a purpose built factory where high quality products are manufactured and distributed worldwide.
The role would suit someone with purchasing experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment and who is enthusiastic and practical and thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment.
There will be training and job progression opportunities for the right person.
Job Overview
- Reviewing and raising purchase orders from system driven reports and to ensure that they are received on time.
- Sending out enquiries for new products or alternative supplier quotes.
- Receiving in goods onto the MRP system.
- Resolving any invoice queries.
- Resolving any quality issues with bought out goods and to claim rework costs if required. Processing the returns paperwork / debit notes.
- Purchasing products, consumables and services as required by the company.
- Liaising with production personnel on any material supply issue to eliminate / minimize the effect on production.
- Any other reasonable tasks which use your skills and abilities.
. PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Previous experience of purchasing and using an MRP system. This is essential.
- The ability to work on their own initiative with little supervision and have a good attitude when faced with demanding deadlines.
- The ability to express themselves concisely and accurately (verbally and in writing) to enable close liaison and excellent communication with both suppliers and internal personnel.
- Have a positive, enthusiastic and committed approach to work.
- Highly competent in using Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Numerate, logical, organised, tidy and clear thinking.
- Highly accurate in data entry.
If you think you are well matched to the this job and would like to discuss in more detail, please apply with your CV.