Purchasing Assistant

Job Advert: Purchasing Assistant 📣

📍 Location: Leyland

💼 Contract Type: Temp To Perm

📅 Working Pattern: Full Time

🚗 Driving Required: No

Are you passionate about supporting a small family run business? Do you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? We are currently seeking a dedicated Purchasing Assistant to join our client's team. Our client, a well-established wholesaler and manufacturer of animal feed with over 100 years of history, is looking for a motivated individual to contribute to their ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Assist the procurement team in sourcing and purchasing animal feed ingredients and supplies.

✅ Review and analyse requisitions to ensure accuracy and completeness.

✅ Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate favourable terms and agreements.

✅ Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery.

✅ Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, and pricing data.

✅ Assist in resolving any supplier-related issues or discrepancies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

🔍 Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

📑 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

🔢 Basic understanding of inventory management principles.

🗂️ Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

🗣️ Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

📞 Previous experience in a similar purchasing role is preferred.

Benefits:

🌟 Competitive pay rates.

💼 Opportunity for permanent employment.

👥 Work within a close-knit family-run business.

🌍 Be part of a long-standing history in animal feed manufacturing.

💪 Supportive working environment with growth potential.

🌟 Additional benefits package available upon permanent employment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a reputable organisation that values its employees, we want to hear from you! Please submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to [Insert Contact Email]. The closing date for applications is [Insert Closing Date].

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. They celebrate diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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