Purchasing/Spares Assistant

Purchasing/Spares Assistant | Rochdale | Full Time | £28,000–£32,000 per annum

Our client is a world-class, market-leading manufacturer of automatic combustion equipment, exporting to over 40 countries and supplying a wide range of blue-chip customers. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit a Purchasing/Spares Assistant to join their team in Rochdale.

This is a varied, dual-function role supporting both the Purchasing and Spares departments, offering excellent exposure across multiple areas of the business.

What’s In It For You

• Training provided where required (including customs/shipping processes)

Requirements

Essential

• Proven administration experience
• Solid understanding of basic ledger management
• Good knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook
• Excellent time management skills
• Organised and able to work on own initiative
• Effective communication skills

Desirable

• Experience using ERP systems
• Previous customs or shipping experience (training will be provided)

The Role

• Supporting both the purchasing and spares departments in a varied, dual-function role
• Assisting the buyer with the selection of products
• Creating and chasing purchase and sales orders
• Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price
• Negotiating with vendors and building positive long-term relationships
• Maintaining accurate data within the ERP system
• Working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Researching new suppliers and making recommendations
• Supporting the spares team with quoting, order processing, chasing and fulfilment
• Assisting with the shipping of goods

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