Taskmaster Resources are recruiting on behalf of a well-established company in Sheffield area for experienced Purchasing Assistant.If you’re organised, reliable, and have experienced Purchasing Assistant we’d love to hear from you. Key Accountabilities: * Effectively support the Product & Procurement Manager. * Procure materials/consumables and in-line with the forecasted demand/request. * Track open purchase orders to ensure they arrive in a timely manner to minimise disruption. * Run planning reports and review data to determine replenishment order quantities and delivery dates. * Generate purchase orders, confirm delivery dates, costs and update purchase orders. * Run reports to track and chase overdue items. * Create in-bound deliveries. * Create and maintain pricing and vendor relationships within SAP. * Generate purchase orders for MTO component parts: - laser cuts, machining and fabrication etc. * Generate purchase orders for ad-hoc items. * Liaise with suppliers on invoice queries. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: * Good understanding of suppliers and supply chain procedures. * Foster and nurture excellent supplier relationships on an on-going basis. * Ability to negotiate and maintain accurate records. * Good communicator both verbally and written with the ability to adapt to the audience. * Supportive team member with a willingness to be flexible to ensure the Product & Procurement team collectively delivers the required level of service to stakeholders. * Proficient in MS Word, Excel, SAP and the various Apps within the Intranet with good administration skills and attention to detail. * Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative. To apply for this role please send your CV for consideration