Job Information

My client is a UK leadingwholesaler and due to growth are seeking aPurchasing Assistant, with a view of expanding the purchasing function.

To help and assist the Head of Purchasing and product category buyers, including the following responsibilities:

� Raising Purchase Orders and obtain relevant documents from suppliers
� To maintain and update accurate supplier records
� Raise and maintain accurate product codes
� Ensure the most cost efficient method of delivery is correctly arranged and the relevant departments are informed.
� Create out of stock and slow moving stock reports
� Ensure promotional activities are conducted correctly
� Arrange product returns with vendors
� To monitor and chase where necessary of all due supplier refunds, rebates, marketing support funds
� To run and distribute relevant purchasing reports
� Ensure all delivery discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner


The successful candidate will be:

� Enthusiastic, confident and determined
� Well organized
� Committed
� Good sense of humour
� Computer literate with good skills in Microsoft applications


And should possess :

� Excellent communication and organisation skills
� A good level of computer skills