RKW Ltd is hiring for a new team member to join our Purchasing team, to coordinate product data, buying procedures and invoicing details, to ensure the business is well-supplied with all essential operational items. Ideally you will have experience of working within a wider supply chain team and have experience of UK purchasing procedures as outlined below. RKW is Europe’s leading distributor and manufacturer of small domestic appliances and housewares products. Part of the Sutton Venture Group, RKW was established in 1989 and has grown from strength to strength. We have ambitious growth plans and seek an ambitious candidate to help us continue to succeed and help us achieve our vision for the future. Responsibilities and Duties The role of the Purchasing Assistant, is to support the purchasing team and undertake various admin duties across all sites. Working with direction from the Senior Purchasing Manager, the role primarily will be data administration, the set up products and associated works, in addition to managing some accounts. There will be non stock sourcing, buying for the company, buying consumables for the warehouse facilities and general order raising against invoices for services. Key Tasks Product Set Up/Supplier Set Up/Navision Data Admin Obtaining product information & certification from Suppliers Sample Processing Deal Processing Raising G/L orders for Services Invoice support for Accounts/Debit Notes Non Stock sourcing and ordering Booking of Deliveries Liaising with internal departments/warehousing/external suppliers Skills and Desirables Excellent attention to detail Computer literate Have the ability to multi-task Flexibility – especially in busy/peak periods and show time Ability to work independently/on own initiative and also as part of a team, as required This list is not exclusive, and support is expected with any duties within the Dept. as dictated by the Dept. Management. Company Benefits 25 days' annual leave Free parking on all sites Complimentary drinks Canteen facilities which include vending machines supplying hot and cold snacks Staff discount on all our products Employee Assistant Program Refer a Friend Scheme Training and development Eye care allowance Exclusive discounts on cinema, holidays, days out, eating out and much more Long service incentives and rewards Annual bonus scheme Come and join us to celebrate 35 years of business – If you feel you have the right background and experience to carry out this busy role, we look forward to hearing from you, please apply now! *Notice to agencies. R K Wholesale Limited (the Company) will not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, search firms, or independent agents for this available role. Resumes submitted without specific vacancy authorisation and valid signed agreement in place will become the sole property of the Company. Therefore, no fee will be payable should a candidate be hired as a result of an unsolicited agency, search firm or independent agent's referral. *