Title: Purchasing Assistant
Job Type: Full Time - Office based role
Hours: Monday - Friday (9 am - 5 pm)
Location: Birmingham
Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to join an established small team as a Purchasing Assistant. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Buyer in managing all purchases, ensuring timely supply deliveries, and maintaining efficient communication with suppliers and internal teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment within a family-owned company that values its employee's contributions and fosters a supportive and friendly workplace culture.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Buyer in preparing, organizing, and managing all purchases.
2. Liaise with suppliers daily via email and telephone, ensuring effective communication.
3. Monitor and follow up on outstanding orders to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
4. Maintain and update weekly schedules, both internally and externally, reconciling against computer systems.
5. Coordinate with the warehouse for goods-in bookings, paperwork, and system data maintenance.
6. Monitor stock levels and track shipments, liaising with shipping forwarders for documentation and delivery arrangements.
7. Manage and file documentation efficiently.
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