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Purchasing assistant

Rotherham
Acorn Industrial Services Ltd
Purchasing assistant
Posted: 26 September
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* Placing daily orders for stock from our main suppliers
* Liaising with suppliers regarding enquiries and orders
* Stock adjustments for belt cuts, linear, make ups etc on GP/Delta
* Updating overdue orders information on the system
* Investigating and resolving Goods-In queries
* Ensure that any materials that are late or holding up despatch for any reason are chased and followed up until received
* Daily housekeeping duties on the ERP system
* Interacting with customers (both internal and external) so good customer service skills are valuable
* Ordering office consumables and all other supplies
* Processing returns to suppliers from all branches
* Processing stock adjustments – ensuring both systems are accurate
* Provide general administrative support to the purchasing manager
* Provide covering support for annual leave
* To positively promote the company and its products and services and ensure that a professional image is always provided to customers and colleagues
* To undertake, when requested by the managing directors, additional reasonable tasks and responsibilities not outlined above to support the success and continuing performance of the department and company
* To abide by the company’s confidentiality agreement when carrying out all tasks as part of this role


ESSENTIAL SKILLS

* Good problem-solving skills
* Good communication skills, telephone manner and technique as well as good interpersonal skills
* Effective numeracy, literacy and word processing skills
* Ability to liaise closely with internal colleagues and external parties
* Ability to make decisions relating to the day to day running of stock control without upward referral, and refer wider reaching decisions to the purchasing manager
* Excellent organisational skills, demonstrates a logical and methodical approach with attention to detail and accuracy
* Demonstrates an analytical and evaluative approach to facts and figures
* Time-management skills; the ability to work under pressure and plan workflow to meet deadlines
* Good business acumen
* Understanding of the organisation’s goals and objectives
* The ability to handle confidential information in the appropriate manner
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential
* The ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and meet deadlines is vital
* The ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently is important
* Accuracy in data entry, record keeping, and document management is crucial
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team and build relationships is important


KNOWLEDGE

* The ability to handle confidential information in the appropriate manner


EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

* GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and Mathematics
* Strong written and verbal communication skills are crucial


Seniority level

* Entry level


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Management and Manufacturing


Industries

* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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