Our client based in Trafford Park is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer to support the Buying Department in the administration of supply chain duties: creating new products on sage, amending current products & informing staff members of amendments/additions.
Duties will include:-
- Track open purchase orders and ensure due in dates are updated on sage, so customer-facing platforms show correct stock arrival dates.
- Assist the team in supplier data gathering and system updating, with commodity codes, etc.
- Assist in the resolution of queries from other departments, i.e. Accounts, Sales Team, Warehouse, etc.
- Shipping/Freight: Approving new bookings for sea and air freight, check shipping documents and send to a freight forwarder. Request quotes for air shipments.
- Assist in the integration of companies acquired, helping to ensure smooth integration – Suppliers, products, etc.
- Use existing knowledge to help improve and strengthen where possible existing purchasing processes.
- Assist with other tasks as they appear at the discretion of Purchasing Manager.
Growth Potential:
- Once comfortable within the role, become fully trained on slim4 (stock forecasting system), so can assist existing team in-stock level management and ordering.
Preferred Knowledge
- Sage
- Excel, Word, etc.
- Good Communicator
- Excellent attention to detail
- Added bonus – Knowledge of Slim4 Stock Forecasting System.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5 or 9.00 - 5.30