Procurement International are a small family owned reward and recognition programme fulfilment business based in Finchampstead, Wokingham. We've been in business for 46 years and we're looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our team.
We pride ourselves on our family values, longevity of employees, customer service and aspirational brands.
The purpose of the Purchasing Assistant is to be part of a great team providing a “Best in Class” experience to our Global clients.
Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer our employees as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role whilst delivering against our business goals. We are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process and have a hybrid working policy in place.
This is a full time role, standard hours are 08.30 to 17.00, with 30 minutes for lunch.
We offer 20 days holiday rising to 25 with service, plus bank holidays, a day's holiday for your birthday, 1 day paid charity/local community day, free car parking, contributory AE pension and staff discounts.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will play a crucial role in the smooth running and operations of a busy Buying department. The team will depend on you to maintain accurate information, organise product setup and data and often be the main point of contact between different internal business functions, the buying team, and our supplier base. This role is ideal for someone looking to learn quickly and develop their career in buying.
Duties & Responsibilities, Key Functions
- Support the Buying team with administrative and operational tasks.
- Maintain precise and up-to-date product and supplier information within internal systems.
- Coordinate product setup, ensuring all data is complete, correct, and processed in a timely manner.
- Act as a key point of contact between the Buying team and internal departments including Customer Service, Finance, and Marketing.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding new product details, ranges, lead times, and documentation.
- Help monitor purchase order progress and follow up on outstanding items.
- Assist in preparing reports, product performance analysis, and documentation for internal meetings.
- Contribute to process improvements and ensure consistency in data and supplier communications.
- New line set up, completing product templates, shipping dimensions, product data and managing product images.
- To support Purchasing Manager and team in weekly demand planning and order process. Purchase Order Raising, order chasing, back-order management.
Experience & Training
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy.
- Organised and methodical approach to managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and managing product or supplier databases
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.
Personal Attributes, Qualities & Competencies
- Tenacious attention to detail and able to multi-task.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical and well organised.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Berkshire, RG40 4RF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- purchasing/buying: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Berkshire, RG40 4RF
