Purchasing Assistant

TITLE: Purchasing Assistant JOB REF: 11247 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent Full Time in the office LOCATION: Loughborough SALARY: dependent on experience HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8.30am 5.00pm Friday 8.30am 3.30pm JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is for a Purchasing Assistant to manage a portfolio of products and suppliers. The Opportunity: Our client, is a leader in its industry and is seeking a candidate with knowledge and experience of purchasing/inventory management ideally within in a retail/POS environment. This is a permanent position within the Buying dept to start as soon as possible. As this is working within a retail/point of sale/manufacturing organisation, similar experience within this arena would certainly be advantageous. The Company: Have the opportunity to gain experience within a successful, forward thinking company who pride themselves on their commitment to providing excellent customer service and experience. Role profile: Establish and build effective relationships with key suppliers within the business. Effectively manage all purchasing and associated operational aspects of inventory management. Manage purchase orders for a portfolio of suppliers within planning. Reviewing the delivery times to avoid unnecessary shortages. Maintain a high level of internal customer service and manage the processing of delivery issues from suppliers. Person profile: Experience of purchasing/inventory management. Excellent ..... full job details .....