Purchasing / Spares Assistant

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience

A position has arisen for a Purchasing/Spares Assistant. This is a varied, dual-function role supporting both the Purchasing and Spares departments, offering excellent exposure across multiple areas of the business. Training will be provided where required, including customs and shipping processes.

In this role you will play an integral part in supporting purchasing and spares operations, assisting with product selection, processing orders, negotiating with vendors and helping to ensure goods are purchased, managed and delivered efficiently.

• Supporting both the purchasing and spares departments in a varied, dual-function role
• Assisting the buyer with the selection of products
• Creating and chasing purchase and sales orders
• Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price
• Negotiating with vendors and building positive long-term relationships
• Maintaining accurate data within the ERP system
• Working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Researching new suppliers and making recommendations
• Supporting the spares team with quoting, order processing, chasing and fulfilment
• Assisting with the shipping of goods

• Proven administration experience
• Solid understanding of basic ledger management
• Good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent time management skills
• Organised and able to work on own initiative
• Effective communication skills
• Experience using ERP systems would be desirable
• Previous customs or shipping experience would be beneficial, although training will be provided