Purchasing Assistant – Exeter – 1505

Purchasing Assistant

Overall Job Purpose:

Our client is looking for someone who can work within the team and be responsible for effectively processing day to day needs of the business.

You will work in various areas with reference to the purchasing, storage and delivery of equipment/services to maximise efficiency and customer service levels.

Applicant must have good attention to detail, organised and conscientious.

Responsible to: Sales Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Recording data accurately

• Ensuring correct costs are applied to all projects/parts

• Ensuring the preferred supplier process is adhered to

• Constantly reviewing stock levels and stock control

• Answering the telephone and dealing with all customer enquiries.

• Generating and distributing Customer Pro – forma Invoices when required.

• Able to manage workload to achieve monthly and quarterly deadlines.

• Maintain company databases.

• To promote the Company and its core values and behaviours, both internally and externally.

Person Specification

• Computer Literate; prior knowledge of Outlook/Word/Excel essential

• Ability to prioritise workloads & projects to meet agreed deadlines.

• Be able to create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships with all work colleagues.

• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

• Have a high level of customer service skills

Qualifications and Certification

• Minimum of GCSE’s including English and Maths Additional Information

Type of Employment: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm

Location: Exeter Area

Remuneration: £21,000 – £22,000 DOE