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Purchasing Assistant

We are now recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to assist within our Purchase Office at our Ulting Office, based in Essex.

Working within a small team, you will be responsible for providing first class administrative service and support within the department, in addition to maintaining effective and accurate communications between Suppliers and members of staff.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with suppliers and colleagues in a polite and professional manner
  • Ability to communicate at different levels of the company
  • Ability to learn quickly and take responsibility
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines and company guidelines
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office including Excel and Word.
  • Accuracy with numbers
  • Be organised with the ability to multitask efficiently
  • Be self-motivated with the ability to work well with others
  • Have a flexible and approachable manner
  • Be confident and show initiative
  • Professional and tidy appearance
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: Business Support Services
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Ulting
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2157

Additional Information

  • Start Date:
    Immediate, but subject to successful candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    40hrs per week - 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (1hr unpaid lunch)
  • Salary:
    £Competitive, depending on experience
  • Benefits:
    32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Wellbeing Focus Group, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Assurance Cover (2 x salary)
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Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd
Ulting, Maldon
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