Taylor Stevenson are proud to be working with a leading automotive distributor based in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland who are looking for a purchasing assistant to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with procurement experience to join a growing team with huge potential to progress.

You will be assisting the Purchasing Manager and contributing to efficient procurement processes.

Responsibilities-

• Work on multiple computer systems to complete a wide range of tasks, including data input
• Liaise and communicate with internal and external stakeholders both orally and in writing
• Handle complex data with attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and inventory, ensuring data is easily accessible
• Prepare purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods
• Provide general administrative support to the purchasing department
• Any other duties as required by the Purchasing Manager.

Skills required-

• You will be an experienced administrator who has worked within a busy office environment
• Ideally you will have proven experience in a similar role within procurement
• · Strong negotiation skills and an ability to build productive relationships with suppliers
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills
• You will be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word)
• Strong attention to detail and data management skills
• Naturally you will have a positive attitude and a willingness to take on challenges.

Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm

Salary- £26k-£28k dependant on experience

Benefits-

· Competitive salary

· Health insurance (once probation is completed)

· Holiday incentive scheme (once probation is completed)

· Social calendar

· Genuine career development opportunities.