Purchasing Assistant Swinton, S64 Salary: circa £26k dependent on experience Permanent, Full time Job Purpose To support the buying needs of the Purchasing Manager by purchasing products in support of SFC, TSK and AMA business requirements. Invest in products from suppliers in support of business plans and strategic objectives to meet annual company and individual goals. Analyse and determine the best source of supply for products and manage the purchase process. Principal Accountabilities * Develop and prepare purchase orders; process all paperwork related to purchases including purchase order revisions. * Co-ordinate and expedite supplier deliveries to ensure deliveries meet requirements and dates for the business. * Review incoming orders for accuracy and completeness; resolve any problems on the requisitions with the appropriate department. * Update system with renewed delivery dates, maintain & update on a regular basis, purchasing management tool, forecasts, costs. * New product creation. * Arrange shipping and negotiate pricing. * Acknowledgement of orders. * Develop and apply knowledge of procurement basics, legal requirements, and ethical conduct. * Set systems to provide for monitoring and managing the quality of all products purchased. * Ability to manage several projects at one time and meet agreed deadlines. * Be used to working in a fast-paced environment and able to keep a cool head whilst ...