Purchasing Assistant - Engineering background

Our client is an established manufacturing company based in the heart of Poole. They are looking to hire an experienced and motivated individual who can join as a Purchasing Assistant as they embark on a period of exciting growth. Responsibilities: As part of this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects related to purchasing. Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to; - Working with suppliers both domestically and internationally - Managing procurement processes from start-to-finish - BOM's - Coordinating deliveries into production schedules - Monitoring stock levels & ensuring they have adequate supplies Experienced required: 1) Engineering background - Capable of understanding engineering drawings 2) Experience of working within a purchasing capacity, preferably in a similar setting such as Manufacturing/Engineering sectors 3) An awareness of ISO 9001 In addition to these qualifications; skills that would make candidates stand out includes, * Excellent negotiation skills when dealing with vendors or suppliers. * Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention detail. * Strong communication abilities both written and oral, * Computer literacy especially Excel proficiency Salary on offer for the position: £35000 - £40,000 If you believe your experience matches what they're seeking, please apply with a recent CV! To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales