Purchasing Assistant
Salary: £25-27k
Location: Coventry
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30, Friday: 07:30 – 12:30
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Assistant to join a welcoming family-run business in Coventry.
Your primary role will be to assist in procuring direct and indirect commodities.
You'll help maintain continuous availability of essential products, materials, and components for the production process while effectively managing the procurement administration.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the Purchasing team by managing a small product category.
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Procure a variety of commodities, from workwear and stationery to components and subcontract processes.
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Convert Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders using the MRP/ERP system.
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Meet cost reduction targets within the supplier base.
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Obtain supplier quotations and perform in-depth cost analysis.
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Ensure effective communication with Production Planning and Sales departments.
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Develop and maintain professional relationships with key suppliers.
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Coordinate internal support to meet customer requirements.
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Provide purchasing support for special projects.
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Monitor financial relationships with key suppliers, including payment status and invoice queries.
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Adhere to company quality and environmental standards.
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Perform additional ad-hoc duties as needed.
Benefits:
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