Role: Purchasing Assistant
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Stourbridge
Salary: £23k - £28k

Wright Staff Recruitment are currently representing a leading manufacturer of upholstery, joinery and furniture. Due to business expansion my client has an opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team.

Role:
Working in a fast paced environment, you will need to be proficient in Microsoft, including Outlook, Excel and Word. Ideally some degree of knowledge in accountancy and Sage 50 would be advantageous.
Experience of working in an administrative role or sales role previously, with excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
We expect high attention to detail with all paperwork submitted accurately.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting senior projects managers: Performing various admin tasks to assist with project execution and completion.
• Answering calls in a pleasant and efficient manner. being professional to all client, suppliers and visitors.
• Administrative skills: Must be able to exhibit excellent attention to detail and have the ability to maintain accurate and organised records.
• Must be able to process and raise purchase orders on Sage 50 and Excel.
• Communication: The ability to demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to organise and prioritise all their own tasks.
• Procurement assistance: You must be able to assist with ordering and processes as and when required.
• Time efficiency in dealing with couriers. Coordinating shipping companies with client in a timely manner.
• Be able to problem solve and deal with risk management proactively.
• Arranging transport as and when required.
• Filing proof of paperwork and updating Sage accordingly.
• To seek out and recommend continuous improvement methods to enable us to improve the service we provide.

Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.