Job Title: Purchasing Assistant
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £16,000 to £18,000 pa dependent on experience.
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (37 hours per week – Monday to Friday)
The Company provides robust hydraulic solutions for customers who prefer a partner not just a vendor and is one of the leading European specialists. As professionals in design, manufacture and test the company pioneers multi-fluid trials to maximise the value of alternative hydraulic fluids. The company’s goal is to lead development in hydraulic solutions for demanding applications.
Role Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, customer focused individual to join an expanding business and be part of a dynamic and growing team. Working within a small team the role requires a proactive approach, ideally suited to an individual experienced in a manufacturing or similar environment who is already carrying out purchasing related activities or looking to step into a purchasing role which offers a real opportunity for progression. They will invest in your development, equipping you with the technical skills for the present and ensuring you have a fulfilling, long-term career.
The company provides robust hydraulic solutions for customers who prefer a partner not just a vendor and is one of the leading European specialists. As professionals in design, manufacture and test, the company pioneers multi-fluid trials to maximise the value of alternative hydraulic fluids. The company’s goal is to lead development in hydraulic solutions for demanding applications.
The site is conveniently situated approximately 1 mile from the centre of Leeds with easy transport links to both the city centre and the motorway.
Main duties will include:
- Obtaining quotes, comparing prices (using purchasing procedures)
- Processing purchase orders as/when required.
- Sourcing sub-contract machining
- Sending out the Open Order Book and confirming dates in the system.
- Dealing with order acknowledgments and filing as required.
- Chasing suppliers for confirmations and expediting when required.
- Helping resolve finance queries and price discrepancies
- Placing consumable orders
Essential Requirements:
- A positive, “can-do & will do” attitude
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
- Attention to detail and good communication skills
- Ability to work to contract specific deadlines and communicate confidently with suppliers as well as all internal departments
- Friendly, approachable, flexible, highly organised and have excellent communication skills
- Open to learn new skills and adapt to the company’s processes and procedures, whilst also suggesting improvements where needed.
- Proven people skills are required; ability to work with others while effectively handling internal pressures.
- Strong personal accountability with a team working ethic for timely completion of tasks
- Ideally you will have some knowledge of MRP systems but this is not essential.
Benefits:
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- 33 days holiday per year
- Flexi time Scheme
When applying applicants should provide a covering letter detailing their salary expectations and availability to commence work.
All candidates must be currently eligible to both live and work in the United Kingdom.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience of: Procurement Officer, Procurement Advisor, Purchaser, Purchasing, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Procurement Operations, Assistant Procurement Executive, Procurement Admin, Purchasing Assistant, Assistant Buyer, Office Assistant, Office Admin, Procurement Assistant, Senior Administrator, Office Administrator may also be considered for this role.
