Job summary

A rapidly growing and successful FMCG busines are recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join their team. Applicants need purchasing or supply chain experience, be familiar with MRP/ERP or MS Excel and be an adaptable, self-starter.

Key skills required for this role

Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Buyer

Important

Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Buyer

Job description

A rapidly growing and successful FMCG business are recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join their team. Applicants need purchasing or supply chain experience, be familiar with MRP/ERP or MS Excel and be an adaptable, self-starter.

Working closely with Procurement Manager and as part of a small purchasing team, the Purchasing Assistant will be given clear a progression route and bespoke training. This manufacturer are forecasting impressive growth, and it would be an exciting time to join the organisation.

Specific duties of the Purchasing Assistant include:

• Supplier identification and selection activities - benchmarking, sending RFQs etc.
• Management of the purchase order processes, raising POs, expediting and updating MRP
• Optimise inventory/stock holdings in response to customer demands and trends
• Manage and monitor supplier perfomance against OTD/OTIF metrics
• Liaison with logistics services providers to arrange deliveries and shipments

JPurchasing Assistant applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Junior Buyer / Buyer, or in a broader supply chain role
• Experience in the use of business planning tools, MRP/ERP or MS Excel
• Experience of, or the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
• An understanding of stock control techniques