Purchasing Assistant

To assist with the administration aspects of the Purchasing department.

Job Added: 22nd December 2022

Department: Production & Logistics

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Responsibilities and duties for the role will include:

To raise and maintain timely and accurate purchase orders for indirect items.
Raise orders for stock items as instructed by the Purchasing Coordinator or Purchasing Manager
To monitor and manage any open POs and update accordingly
To chase and manage back orders with suppliers
To accurately record all incoming goods into NAV
To check incoming delivery notes against purchase orders to ensure the value and quantity match, as well as manage any differences
To scan and file all delivery notes and related documentation
To maintain the accurate recording of new and existing preferred suppliers list in NAV
To assist in the co-ordination and sourcing of cost-effective and high-quality suppliers
To produce any ad-hoc reports required
To assist the Purchasing Manager with any additional tasks as required
To provide holiday or sickness cover for absent team members where appropriate

Key Attributes / Skills and Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively and liaise with the factory, logistics team and finance department
To have a working understanding of the warehousing, manufacturing, inventory and purchasing modules of the ERP system (NAV)
To be able to carry out independent search queries in NAV and be able to interpret the results
To be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Thorough attention to detail
Analytical thinking skills
Ability to be flexible and open to changes
Self-motivation

How to apply:

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV & Covering letter to: hr@januseurope.com