Purchasing Assistant

Our client is seeking a Purchasing Assistant who will be responsible for assisting the Purchasing Manager in carrying out all duties associated with the Purchasing and Sales Support Function. This is a full-time, hybrid role and the successful candidate will need to be local to Birmingham for travel to the office 1 day per week. Company Benefits: 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days total Birthday off Maternity leave package Recruitment referral scheme Eye care Private medical insurance Smart pension scheme Perks & discounts Key Responsibilities: Liaising with suppliers and the sales team to assist with proposals and procurement of multi-vendor IT requirements Maintaining and delivering accurate order status information to the sales team and end users until fulfilment Invoicing orders and pricing reconciliation, also ensuring accurate documentation and records are kept for audit purposes Handling any supplier, customer or Internal team queries Filing and archiving procurement documentation Using various online supplier portals and tools to offer discounted pricing and financing options to end users including preparing finance lease quotations Establishing and maintaining Internal hardware and software contracts and subsequent renewals Working closely with Internal teams to maintain the contract renewal and asset database Liaising with suppliers and Internal teams to assist with contract renewal pricing Maintaining and delivering accurate information to Internal teams Monitor and complete contract close, extension or renewal as appropriate Consolidation of contracts and vendor renewals to achieve economies of scale and ease of administration Experience and Skills Requirements: Knowledge of sales procedures Knowledge of multi-vendor contract management Knowledge or experience in an MSP/IT environment Able to work accurately in a fast-paced environment Articulate Commercial mindset Interested in developing a career in Purchasing and Procurement Flexible and able to prioritise. Self-starter High degree of drive and commitment Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Professional appearance, well-mannered and a constructive attitude in all work-related matters Willingness to research and self-study to keep skills relevant Self-motivated, flexible in approach, enthusiastic team player Strong rapport and relationship building skills with internal/external customers Strong sense of responsibility and accountability, results driven Methodical in approach with sound analytical and problem-solving skills, and keen attention to detail Enjoys a challenge Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise work to maintain required productivity levels If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted