Purchasing Assistant - Moers, Deutschland - The Curve Group

Beschreibung

Our client is a market leader in the provision of Integrated Stores and Supply Chain Management Solutions for Blue Chip Companies in the UK and Europe.

We're looking for a confident Purchasing Assistant
fluent in bilingual German & English language, for one of our client's stores based in
Duisberg, Germany.

You must be adaptable at working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple tasks whilst maintaining a professional approach, ensuring effective communication at all times with vendors and suppliers.

A background gained in busy engineering and manufacturing or corporate environments would be beneficial, but is not as essential as the attitude to deliver, develop and succeed.

• Source suppliers of adhoc products as required and negotiate cost reductions
• Expedite outstanding orders with vendors so that delivery dates are in line with goods requirements.
• Liaise with customers in receipt of direct orders to confirm that the delivery of goods ordered have been achieved, receipt and confirm deliveries into SAP.
• Record all communications with vendors and stores in SAP.
• Be able to interrogate supporting procurement systems to SAP to identify customer name and contact details.
• Edit current stock lines in the system, description, supplier and inventory level changes.
• Identify poor service levels from vendors and report to Purchasing Manager.
• Identify quantity of aged orders over 2 weeks that should have been resolved at stores level and report to Purchasing Manager.

• Good level of customer service skills
• Good organisational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and previous use of SAP
• A track record in supplier sourcing and negotiation