PURCHASING ASSISTANT
Impact Recruitment · Kettering, OH · 3 mo ago
Internship
Description
Purchasing Assistant
Kettering
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Permanent (Hybrid)
£35-37,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities
- Liaising with the internal sales team on customer enquiries, including sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, and providing accurate costs
- Compiling weekly and periodic reports using Excel
- Maintaining and updating purchasing data, including supplier terms, conditions, pricing information, and product details
- Supporting product set up, making sure new lines are entered correctly and all required information is captured from the start
- Aiding with tender creation and analysis, pulling together information and comparing supplier options to support commercial decisions
- Supporting new supplier onboarding, including gathering relevant information, completing checks, and keeping internal records up to date
- Working closely with Sales and Supply Chain to support key measures around product availability, aged stock, and working capital targets
Skills And Experience Required
- A self-starter with an enquiring mind, who is comfortable asking questions and finding the information needed to move tasks forward
- Commercially astute and highly analytical, with the ability to spot patterns, check detail, and understand the impact of pricing, supplier terms, and stock decisions
- Strong Excel skills, including confidence working with reports, formulas, data checks, and spreadsheets with a good level of accuracy