Purchasing Assistant

Description:

A successful and well-established e-commerce business selling sports, fitness, healthcare and safety products is looking for an office-based Purchasing Assistant to join their team in Clapham, London.

The role is office based in Clapham, Central London.

Along with a salary of up to £30,010.50 per annum, you will also receive 28 days of holiday including bank holidays (rising by a further holiday for each year of service up to 33 days of holiday), regular staff socials funded by the business, weekly McDonald’s breakfasts, free tea and coffee, Friday beers, soft drinks and chocolate, and a staff discount on products!  

The business has been launching world-class websites for the last 14 years and operates several successful businesses in multiple industries from its head office. The business is ISO 9001 certified which demonstrates its commitment to continual improvement and quality of service. Its continued growth means that it now needs a switched on, intelligent and capable Purchasing Assistant to add to its team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a huge amount about E-commerce and the buying and procurement processes within online retail. For the right candidate there are opportunities to progress within the business.

We require someone who can work quickly under pressure whilst remaining organised. This purchasing role will involve raising purchase orders for stock and liaising with suppliers regarding pricing and stock availability. You will work closely with all areas of the business including Goods Inwards, Dispatch, Customer Services and Accounts.

Location:
This is an office-based role. Our offices are located between Stockwell and Clapham North Underground Stations on the Victoria and Northern Lines. We are an 8-minute walk from both stations. It’s a great location for public transport and a fast commute.

Your duties will include:

Raising purchase orders for stock
Liaising with suppliers regarding delivery times, stock availability and pricing
Liaising with suppliers to rectify late, short, faulty and incorrect deliveries
Analysing sales data, patterns and trends
Negotiating with suppliers; pricing, minimum order quantities, bulk discounts and exclusive promotional activity
Updating internal systems routinely with product details, attributes, pricing and delivery estimates
Maintaining up to date supplier pricing
Managing supplier performance
Identifying, contacting and onboarding new suppliers
Liaising regularly with internal departments
Other ad hoc responsibilities

The ideal Purchasing Assistant will have the following skills and experiences:

Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent organisation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Confident telephone manner
Good negotiating skills
Focus and commercial intelligence
Basic use of Microsoft Excel
Good maths skills
Must be fluent in English

This is a fantastic workplace to learn how e-commerce businesses operate and expand. If you’re curious to learn more about this business sector, this could be the assistant job for you. There are opportunities to progress within the business for the right candidate.

The working hours of this Purchasing Assistant role are 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 paid working hours per week). In return you will receive a salary of £26,013.00 to £30,010.50 per annum (£13.34 to £15.39 per hour) based on your skills, experience and capability.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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