JOB SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: PURCHASING ASSISTANT
JOIN US Join a well-known and respected product design and manufacturing company of professional Catering & Bar equipment. www.mitchellcooper.co.uk. Become part of an exciting and creative business with a heritage that spans over 140 years. Best known for the iconic homegrown Bonzer® Can Opener, Bonzer® Barware and Bonzer® Dispensing ranges. A determination and drive to see projects through with a results driven attitude whilst thriving off being part of a strong team.
The person
Experienced Purchasing Assistant, to work alongside and report to the Supply Chain Manager. Experience of working in a purchasing environment is essential and experience of purchasing industrial components and services in a manufacturing setting is highly desirable. The suitable person needs to be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and independently and be methodical and diligent to follow and conform to the company’s standards and policies.
The role
- Procure products and components
- Work closely with colleagues in sales and customer service, product design and development, production, warehousing and accounts
- To build relationships and work with external suppliers to locate appropriate goods and services to schedule deliveries and negotiate purchase prices
- Dynamics 365 Business Essential to maintain accurate records
- Organising couriers for the import of goods from UK and overseas
- Receiving courier invoices and dealing with queries
- Improving overall supply chain performance
- Monitor suppliers performance
- Monitor stock levels
Mitchell & Cooper Ltd, Uckfield. The factory is based in beautiful East Sussex. Working hours are Monday-Thursday 9am – 2.30pm and Friday 9am-12.45pm (negotiable). The Company offers 21 days Holiday - plus bank holidays, Pension, Birthday Day Off, Life Assurance Scheme, Health Insurance upon completion of probation period. Company Team Away days, weekly fresh fruit and Christmas Party.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
