Purchasing Assistant

Join our friendly and fast-paced Purchasing team in Dumfries, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring we always have the right products available for our customers. If you’re organised, curious, and enjoy working with suppliers and colleagues to keep things running smoothly, this could be a great next step in your career.

As a Purchasing Assistant, you’ll support the day‐to‐day operations of the Purchasing department, helping us maintain optimal stock levels and continue delivering excellent customer service.

This position is full time, working Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.

Key Attributes

• A confident communication style with strong planning and organisational skills
• Strong negotiation and time‐management abilities
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and other systems
• A positive, enthusiastic team spirit

More about the role

• Assist the Purchasing Team in maintaining fill rates by ensuring timely and effective stock replenishment. Resolve fill rate issues, understand root cause and take corrective action.
• Proactively expedite outstanding purchase orders for confirmation of supply and ensure all details are correct.
• Manage outstanding purchase orders within the system and update delivery dates and where appropriate communicate these to the Customer Services Team so the customer has the most up-to-date information.
• Contact suppliers to report delivery discrepancies and liaise with them and the Buyers for appropriate action to be taken. Review delivery statistics of our suppliers and present feedback to improve performance when required.
• Ensure timely resolution by suppliers on delivery issues and report statistics to them where they could improve on performance.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve problems with faulty products.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.

At Covetrus, we believe in empowering our team to succeed while offering the tools and support needed to thrive. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to a thriving business and build lasting relationships with veterinary practices. Take the next step in your career with Covetrus. Apply now to join our passionate and results-driven team!

Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:

• Covetrus Advantage: Access thousands of retail discounts and cashback opportunities, turning everyday purchases into real savings.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive environment where every voice is valued.
• Your Future, Your Way: Life Insurance with the freedom to choose your beneficiaries for peace of mind.
• Financial Confidence: Company Pension Scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Cycle to Success: Save up to 42% on bikes, accessories, and clothing.
• Support When You Need It: A confidential Employee Assistance Program available to you and your partner.
• Celebrate You: We believe that your special day deserves to be celebrated! Enjoy a Birthday Day Off, because your happiness matters.
• Clear Vision: Eye Care Vouchers through Specsavers to keep your vision sharp.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.