Job Title:
Purchasing Assistant

Our client is a privately owned integrated supply business, operating largely within the aerospace industry providing outsourced supply chain management of industrial products and services and also maintenance and engineering services to selected customers. They are now looking for an experienced Purchasing professional, with experience in sourcing industrial products, ideally for a mechanical / engineering / manufacturing environment. You will be capable of working in a small team and taking responsibility for some large supplier accounts, while at the same time, looking to develop new supplier relationships on commercially viable terms. You will play a key part in rationalising the supplier database as this currently holds over 3000 companies, with only 400 active at any one time. You will be a confident individual, with good communication skills both on the telephone and in face to face meetings, have the ability to undertake detailed research into new suppliers and be looking for the next big challenge in your career. This is a fast paced environment within a growing, dynamic company and as such, we need a candidate who can play a hands on role, be flexible and be focused on getting the job done and done well. Excellent prospects.