Purchasing Assistant - 1850739 - Wolverhampton - £14.50 - 14.50 per hour (888588a)

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Purchasing Assistant - 1850739
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£14.50 - 14.50 per hour

We seek a Purchasing Assistant for an initial 4-month contract based in Wolverhampton.

THE COMPANY:

Turner Powertrain Systems is part of the UK Caterpillar Group located in Wolverhampton (West Midlands). They are a market leader in the design, development, manufacture, sales and support of off-highway transmissions for Backhoe Loaders, Telescopic Material Handlers and 4-9 tonne Site Dumpers.

THE ROLE:

As Purchasing Assistant, you will purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organisation. Exercises moderate independent judgment with direction from supervisor.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors. Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.

* Making initial contact with suppliers who we have not dealt with in some time
* Placing orders with customers for required parts
* Chasing in orders from purchasing and keeping up to date with delivery dates
* Liaising between departments to set expectations with relevant teams
* Providing accurate and regular feedback on aftermarket parts status

THE PERSON:

Applicants are required to have the following experience:
* University degree in a financial discipline - preferred.
* Previous finance-related experience required.
* Previous Manufacturing experience

Skills and Competencies required:
* Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to analyse financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
* Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
* Ability to predict consumer buying patterns.
* Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
* Knowledge of supply chain management.
* Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.


THE BENEFITS:

This is a contracting position with a pay rate up to £14.50/hr Ltd

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Your CV will be forwarded to Alec Price at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, who will treat it in the strictest confidence and keep you closely informed on the progress of your application.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.