Purchasing Assistant

If you''re looking for a role where accuracy, organisation and coordination genuinely keep a business moving, this Purchasing Assistant opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in managing international deliveries, supplier communications and logistics activity across a busy operation. Working within a fast-paced environment, you''ll be at the centre of purchasing and logistics administration, helping to ensure products, documentation and shipments are managed efficiently from supplier through to delivery. What''s in it for you Circa 30,000 salary dependent on experienceCompany pension schemeCompany performance bonus scheme after 12 months'' serviceHealthcare scheme23 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysOpportunity to develop valuable international logistics and supply chain experience Your responsibilities as Purchasing Assistant Coordinate container deliveries, haulage bookings and courier arrangementsObtain, benchmark and maintain shipping rates across ocean, road and air freight servicesLiaise with overseas suppliers and representatives to support on-time deliveriesProduce, process and audit shipping documentation and delivery recordsMaintain accurate information within the ERP system and generate operational reportsSupport wider purchasing, logistics and administrative activities as required What we''re looking for in a Purchasing Assistant Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tablesPrevious experience within logistics, purchasing, ..... full job details .....