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Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Buying, Purchasing, procurement, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit us at strive . co . uk for further vacancies and information.

Title: Purchasing & Accounts Exec

Region: Cambridge

Salary: £32.5k + Excellent Benefits

We are delighted to assist a medium sized logistics client to find an experienced Purchasing / Finance exec to join their growing team. Their client base includes energy, engineering & all industrial sectors so the supplier base you work with will varied & interesting.

Role Summary:

This hands on role will encompass both elements of basic Accounts & Purchasing

Take charge of the day-to-day purchasing & Raising PO’s

Liaising with suppliers, managing purchases to support the sales team and customers, and ensuring accurate, timely ordering.

Checking margin’s

Updating pricing on systems

Updating the sales team with product information and pricing

Maintaining vendor accounts & reconciling deposit accounts

Processing high volumes of purchase invoices & debit notes

Planning payment runs with supporting documentation

Issuing remittance advices

Reconciling suppliers’ statements

Reconciling of company credit cards

Producing aged creditor reports

Experienced needed:

Zero + Strong numerical skills, an understanding of margins, and an instinct for identifying discrepancies are essential

Excel IT literate (Microsoft Office)

Educated to GCSE level, incl. Maths & English (min. Grade 4, previously Grade C)

Purchasing knowledge

Accounts processing experience

Adaptability in a fast-moving role

Confident and friendly telephone manner

Team player who is adaptable and able to multi-task

Supplier negotiation experience

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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