Purchasing Assistant £30k-£35k per annum dependant on experience Monday - Friday / 8:30am - 5pm Flintshire Our client are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, self-driven individual who has experience working within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the senior management team, you will be responsible for the daily purchasing and stock control requirements of the organisation. The company is a dynamic business with ambitious plans to grow into various markets, thus there is a need for all members of the team to be flexible enough to understand the changing shape of the business and adapt the business procedures to meet the needs of any new business opportunity. The ability to work well with business colleagues is essential both to ensure that business control is maintained and to ensure that the business gains maximum benefit from both current business and any new business opportunity. Performance Objectives * Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure the company operational needs are met. While making sure that all business requirements such as, assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, and Innovation are fulfilled. * Push for improved supplier provision while challenging supplier costings and lead times. * Identify and implement cost saving initiatives. * Drive effective supplier and contract negotiations. * First point of contact for suppliers, resolve any delivery, quality, or service issues for raw materials. * Streamline and improve operational purchasing processes. * Maintain accurate supplier pricing. * Monitor minimum stock levels/reorder levels ensuring adequate supply of materials to maintain productivity. * Monitor re-order levels in line with demand fluctuations. * Mitigate and reduce any potential supply risk. * Review supplier performance. * Perform desktop supplier audits to ensure our code of conduct is met. * Oversee customer supply chain requirements. * Stock forecasting. * Work closely with other departments. * Build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, suppliers, and stakeholders. Person Specification * Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills * Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise duties. * Keen attention to detail and accuracy. * Problem solving, forward thinking and proactive attitude * Team player but able to work independently * Computer Literate - Microsoft office packages, MRP systems * Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills. gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future