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Axi Recruitment is working with an established business in Hull for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will ideally have experience within procurement and be able to problem-solve and identify cost-saving solutions.

Role:

* Work with the Purchasing Team to place purchase orders for specific product categories.

* Liaise with suppliers to obtain order confirmations and delivery dates.

* Review and action outstanding purchase order reports including updating system and liaising with the Sales Administration Team.

* Action any potential stock level and supply chain issues within your specific product categories.

* Liaise with transport companies to book in deliveries and update system with dates accordingly.

* Work closely with all internal departments regarding the administrative aspects of purchasing.

* Be involved in supplier meetings.

* Assist in the sourcing of products.

Experience:

* Have a proactive and positive approach with strong analytical skills for facts and figures

* Experience in a similar role advantageous.

* Good problem-solving skills with experience in negotiation.

* Ability to work under pressure.

* Strong IT literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

* Good understanding of the supply chain and procurement process.

* Attention to detail and good organisational skills.

* Ability to establish and maintain supplier relationships.

* Be analytical and proactive.

Benefits:

* 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Birthday Off and Christmas Off.

* Early finish on a Friday.

* Company pension scheme.

* Free on-site parking.

* Support with additional training courses