Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing AssistantPurchasing AssistantLocation: Thorne(Office-based with occasional remote working)Job Type: Temporary - ongoing contractAbout the RoleWe are looking for a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Assistant to provide general administrative support to central purchasing colleagues based in Germany. The role involves regular communication via online and telephone channels, conducted in English.This is a full-time, office-based position with occasional remote working flexibility, as agreed with the line manager. The successful candidate will follow established processes and ensure all activities are completed in line with legal and compliance guidelines.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will support high-volume, fast-paced purchasing operations using a range of purchasing systems, including SAP SRM, Portal-M, and COUPA.Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Verifying supplier certificate management status, including tracking and monitoring expiriesRequesting supplier sustainability self-assessment questionnaires and supporting supplier onboarding onto the B2B portalProcessing low-value, high-volume purchase orders in line with established proceduresProviding support with tender management and maintaining document recordsInputting and maintaining data within purchasing trackers and dashboardsNote: While supporting colleagues based in Germany, all communication will be conducted in English.Processes are clearly defined, and the role requires tasks to ..... full job details .....