Purchasing Assistant
other jobs Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd
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- England,South West,Bristol
- full-time
- £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Job Description:
Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd are a growing company with a manufacturing site in Avonmouth. The company manufactures Natural Colours, Flavours and Extracts from a selection of raw materials, creating finished products for food manufacturers to use in their processing.
With a spend of approximately £10 million, the company is looking to hire a Purchasing Assistant.
The primary purpose of this role is to support the Buyer. The role also represents an opportunity to start or further a career in Purchasing. There is opportunity for progression in the form of taking responsibilities for different categories and increased supplier exposure. The ultimate objective will be to become a buyer in your own right.
Main responsibilities:-
* Place purchase orders with approved suppliers.
* Chase suppliers for delivery dates and communicate that information to the business, both within the company operating system and for materials arriving from overseas liaising with our freight forwards.
* Purchasing of Packaging & Non-Stock Items.
* Run reports - Supplier PO Proposal, Goods Due in, Re order points & highlight upcoming issues to the Buyer.
* Freight forwarding & Logistics liaison - shipping / collections.
Knowledge, experience and skills required:-
Essential -
* Good attention to detail
* Computer literate with experience of databases
* Experience of co-ordinating & scheduling work
* Excellent telephone manner & professional attitude
* Ability to prioritise work & meet deadlines
Desirable -
* Some purchasing experience and an understanding of supply chain management is useful, but not essential as support and training will be given from the existing team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Yearly bonus
Experience:
* Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
No Agencies please.
With a spend of approximately £10 million, the company is looking to hire a Purchasing Assistant.
The primary purpose of this role is to support the Buyer. The role also represents an opportunity to start or further a career in Purchasing. There is opportunity for progression in the form of taking responsibilities for different categories and increased supplier exposure. The ultimate objective will be to become a buyer in your own right.
Main responsibilities:-
* Place purchase orders with approved suppliers.
* Chase suppliers for delivery dates and communicate that information to the business, both within the company operating system and for materials arriving from overseas liaising with our freight forwards.
* Purchasing of Packaging & Non-Stock Items.
* Run reports - Supplier PO Proposal, Goods Due in, Re order points & highlight upcoming issues to the Buyer.
* Freight forwarding & Logistics liaison - shipping / collections.
Knowledge, experience and skills required:-
Essential -
* Good attention to detail
* Computer literate with experience of databases
* Experience of co-ordinating & scheduling work
* Excellent telephone manner & professional attitude
* Ability to prioritise work & meet deadlines
Desirable -
* Some purchasing experience and an understanding of supply chain management is useful, but not essential as support and training will be given from the existing team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Yearly bonus
Experience:
* Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
No Agencies please.
Job number 1360317
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Company Details:
Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Manufacturing
Based in Avonmouth, Bristol, Plant-Ex ingredients in an international company specialising in the manufacture of Natural Food Ingredient Solutions, su...