Purchasing Assistant - Engineering background

Our client is an established manufacturing company based in the heart of Poole. They are looking to hire an experienced and motivated individual who can join as a Purchasing Assistant as they embark on a period of exciting growth.

Responsibilities:

As part of this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects related to purchasing. Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to;

- Working with suppliers both domestically and internationally
- Managing procurement processes from start-to-finish
- BOM's
- Coordinating deliveries into production schedules
- Monitoring stock levels & ensuring they have adequate supplies

Experienced required:

1) Engineering background - Capable of understanding engineering drawings
2) Experience of working within a purchasing capacity, preferably in a similar setting such as Manufacturing/Engineering sectors
3) An awareness of ISO 9001

In addition to these qualifications; skills that would make candidates stand out includes,

* Excellent negotiation skills when dealing with vendors or suppliers.
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention detail.
* Strong communication abilities both written and oral,
* Computer literacy especially Excel proficiency

Salary on offer for the position: £35000 - £40,000

If you believe your experience matches what they're seeking, please apply with a recent CV!

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Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy