Role Summary
We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our dynamic team in Aberdeen, who will play a key role supporting the Procurement Department and ensure relationships with our supply chain are maintained. This role would suit someone who is self-motivated, highly organised, and proactive, who enjoys being a valued member of the team.
What you’ll be doing
1. Answer and transfer calls with a courteous and professional manner and take accurate messages ensuring these are passed on to the relevant person.
2. Help to field/handle purchasing queries.
3. Assist the Category Managers with daily task.
4. Raising purchase orders on a daily basis, this will include credit card purchases.
5. Collation of Credit Card invoices.
6. Filing and scanning of documents.
7. Assist with expediting outstanding purchase orders.
8. Order of internal use items (stationery etc).
9. Internal product training courses.
10. Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
What we’re looking for
We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:
11. Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
12. Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
13. Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
14. Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
15. Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
16. Professional integrity and a respect for company values.
Other requirements
17. Previous office administration / work experience advantageous
18. Good communication skills (verbal and written)
19. Self-motivated and highly organised, able to multitask and work to tight deadlines
20. High focus on accuracy and attention to detail
21. Proactive and able to use initiative
22. Team player with a flexible approach
23. Good MS Office skills (outlook, word, excel)