Purchasing Assistant / Trainee Buyer

Position : Purchasing Assistant, Trainee Buyer, Expeditor, Commercial Assistant Location : Essex, Brentwood, Basildon Salary : 27,000 - 28,000 Hours of Work : Monday to Friday Days Hybrid : Yes Flexitime : Yes Transport : Own transport beneficial ; site is 1 mile from nearest rail station Please note : We cannot offer any Visa support or sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK now and without the need for sponsorship in the futureWe cannot consider people coming straight from academiaAbout You : Experience of working in a commercial / purchasing / buying environmentGood skills with Excel including pivot tables and VLookUpGood communication skillsClose attention to detailAble to co-ordinate and maintain schedules schedules for all purchase orders and suppliersAble to work buyers looking for solutions to supplier late or short deliveriesHappy performing clerical duties, maintaining accurate records and adhering to established procedures, policies, instructions and guidelinesAble to manage the Inbound customs paperwork requirements being proactive to ensure any delays are actioned accordinglyHappy managing deliveries at Freight Forwarders and timing of consolidation releases as well as ensuring all appropriate customs documentation availableAble to review B3 Entries ensuring proper clearance of all incoming goodsAble to action of all In-bound Queries, both documentation and quantity issues, to ensure timely receipt of productAble to obtain and verify accuracy of Purchase order acknowledgements in a timely fashionExpediting all open Purchase Orders with suppliers to meet delivery requirements as well as liaising with the internal Sales team to action ad hoc customer expeditesRaising Purchase Orders in line with demandRequirements - Experience: Background of working in an environment where attention to detail is importantBackground of import/customs processes would be helpfulERP/MRP Experience preferred Purchasing Assistant / Trainee Buyer, Expeditor, Essex, Purchasing and Procurement, About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.