Purchasing assistant

Pertemps are partnering with an expanding manufacturing company based in Wolverhampton. As part of their growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Assistant to support the Purchasing Manager to purchase goods and services on a cost effective and timely manner. This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional to join a prosperous and growing business with plenty of opportunity Duties: Assist the purchasing manager to source products from oversees Negotiate prices and delivery times Create and expedite purchase orders liaise with suppliers to ensure on time and in full deliveries Raise production paperwork linking purchase orders and job cards Arrange and co-ordinate incoming deliveries Update and maintain systems Experience: Previous experience of working in purchasing and the supply chain Excellent communication and negotiation skills Knowledge of using and ERP system This is an office based position working Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm