Purchasing Assistant

Reed Purchasing is working with a fantastic family-owned business with a rich history spanning 100 years and recognised as one of the UK’s leading industrial distribution specialists.

We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their site in Tyseley and join a small but established team.

The best part of this company is the friendly culture. Having recruited several permanent staff overt the years I know first hand they are a really flexible and understanding employer.

Salary = £27-30,000 per annum

Hours = Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8:00am-1:30pm

Location = Tyseley (based in the office) 5 min walk from Tyseley station

Free onsite parking

Day-to-day of the role:

• Raising and amending purchase orders.
• Progressing orders and dealing with queries.
• Managing credit card purchases.
• Ensuring acknowledgements match order values.
• Managing direct deliveries to customers.
• Assisting in the administration of price negotiations.
• Providing general administrative support to the Purchase Department.
• Liaising with other departments (sales, warehouse, finance) to assist in related processes and queries.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have experience in a purchasing or supply chain support role
• Excellent communication skills, confident, driven, and a logical thinker.
• Strong analytical, collaborative skills and calm under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple jobs simultaneously.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; certification is ideal.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well within a team and under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with modern purchasing ERP systems, ideally Acumatica.

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