Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant £26,000 p/a, 37.5hrs p/w, M-TH 8am to 5pm & Friday 8am – 1.00pm, Free parking, Pension, Training, Permanent role Job Role Due to company growth, a Huddersfield based manufacturing company has an exciting opportunity for an Purchasing Assistant to join their team. Role responsibilities: Within this role your responsibilities would be: Keeping up to date on the company's needs in order to order supplies when they are necessary. Performing comparison shopping and negotiations to secure lower prices on materials the company needs. Seeking out high-quality products that will help the company operate smoothly and reach its goals. Operating as a key member of a purchasing team. Preparing reports and communicates with management about offered prices on products to obtain final approval for purchases. Working closely with our goods in department and provide cover booking in goods when required. Negotiating faster-than-usual delivery of needed items so the company's operations go uninterrupted. Keeping an organised schedule. Always on the look out for ways to cut back on the company's expenses. Works well as a member of the team and communicates with team members about the progress on certain projects. Requirements Computer literatre A willingness to learn Ability to plan ahead. Ability to work on own initiative. Able to prioritise work and manage their own time.Company Information You will be joining the Huddersfield site of a company that has been established for over 35 years and has an enviable reputation in their industry. This role offers variety on a daily basis. The organisation name is synonymous with delivering an outstanding quality product and service, and they are keen to recruit a Purchasing Assistant who strives to offer the same. Benefits Early finish on Fridays £26k p/a Free Parking Permanent roleApply Please click apply to forward a copy of your CV to Isabell Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Travail has been established since 1977 and has an extensive network of branches nationwide. Our Huddersfield branch was opened in 1995 and has specialist consultants who each deal with different market segments. To apply for this or other similar roles in Huddersfield, Holmfirth, Halifax, Elland, Brighouse, Dewsbury or Batley area, please contact our office on (phone number removed)