Purchasing Assistant
Harrod UK Limited
Purchasing Assistant
£24627
Harrod UK Limited, Roman Hill, Waveney
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 03128e3ba2214e1b8aa72ee925c5ece3
Full Job Description
- Assist the Purchasing Manager in the day-to-day running of the group purchasing function.
- Create and review purchase requests for material(s) via extracted data from the companies MRP system or manual purchase requests.
- Liaise and place purchase orders with approved suppliers via MRP system.
- Assist the Mail Order Purchasing Team in all purchasing related activities during peak and other required times such as holiday cover.
- Progress outstanding purchase orders with suppliers - Updating MRP system.
- Coordinate and liaise purchasing related topics with the Manufacturing / Production team members on a daily basis.
- To be commercially aware and able to communicate to all staff as required to match business objectives.
Working as part of a small team, we are looking for someone who likes a challenge, enjoys a fast-paced work environment where each day is different. - Previous experience working within a purchasing environment
- Understanding of MRP systems desirable
- Knowledge of engineering manufacturing and materials desirable.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to negotiate well, including dealing with difficult situations.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and to cooperate as part of a team.
- Able to work accurately and methodically within timescales.
- Microsoft Excel literate
Established in 1954, Harrod UK is a long recognised, family run company with strong heritage, values and a passion for all things sport and horticulture. Harrod Sport manufacture and supply sports equipment to a worldwide client base, including Premier League clubs and prestigious global events such as the Olympic Games and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, Harrod Horticultural specialises in superior products for the garden, working with a number of exclusive clients and supplying award-wining gardens at RHS shows. - Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Monday to Friday
- Yearly bonus
The successful person will be motivated, a great team player, possess an aptitude for accuracy and Microsoft Excel literate
You will be highly organised, have good level of attention of detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to be challenged and wants to progress within the role.
This is an office-based role which will provide support to the current team of wider cross-functional teams. This role would suit someone who has experience within a purchasing environment. Knowledge of engineering manufacturing would be an advantage.,
Our Vision
To LEAD and INSPIRE our niche markets through BRAND AUTHORITY and INNOVATION. To deliver excellence in QUALITY and SERVICE within our culture of CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,627.00 per year
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