Purchasing/Spares Assistant

Purchasing/Spares Assistant Rochdale Full Time £28,000 £32,000 per annumOur client is a world-class market leader in the manufacture of automatic combustion equipment, exporting to over 40 countries worldwide and serving a broad range of blue-chip customers. Based at their Rochdale headquarters, which includes an 8-acre production facility, they are continuing to expand their team.The RoleThis is a varied role providing support to the buyer with product selection, purchasing, supplier negotiations and order management, while also assisting the spares team with quoting, chasing and fulfilling orders. You will help maintain accurate information on the ERP system and ensure products are purchased at the right time, to the required specification and at a competitive price.Key Responsibilities Assisting the buyer with product selectionCreating and chasing purchase and sales ordersEnsuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a competitive priceNegotiating with suppliers and building positive, long-term relationshipsMaintaining accurate information on the ERP systemWorking to tight deadlinesResearching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyerAssisting with the shipping of goodsSupporting the spares team with quoting, chasing and fulfilling orders RequirementsEssential Proven administration experienceA solid understanding of basic ledger managementGood knowledge of Excel, Word and OutlookExcellent time management skillsAn organised approach ..... full job details .....