Purchasing Assistant

Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for the right person to join our team at ASCO Power Technologies as an Purchasing Assistant that will be working in our site at Stamford, UK and reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager.

ASCO (Automatic Switch Company) Power Technologies is a business unit of Schneider Electric that manufactures and sells transfer switches, power control systems, surge protection devices, load banks and industrial control products for business-critical continuity.

Start date: ASAP

Shifts: Days (39 hours/week), Monday-Friday

Salary: £24.500 /annum

Duration of contract: 12 month

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Reporting To: Purchasing Manager

This job description is a broad indication of the work you will be required to do. However, you may be required to undertake other duties within your capabilities, possibly in another department, particularly when others are absent from work. No job title or job description can be regarded as the precise specification of duties but should be seen as a guide to the main responsibilities.

Duties

To provide administrative support for the Purchasing Manager

Qualifications

You will have passed at least 5 GCSE's to grade C or better, including Maths and English.

Job holder's skills and personality

Knowledge of procurement processes and procedures

Strong emphasis on accuracy and detail

Computer Literate - Microsoft Office, Excel, SAP Business 1 (Preferred)

Good time management and organizational skills

Confident when communicating with Vendors

Key Responsibilities

Work with Vendors to ensure on-time deliveries

Validate Order Acknowledgements against Purchase Orders and update SAP including the delivery date and cost changes.

To maintain Company standards, behaving in an ethical and professional manner in all business activities.

Please apply or send cv to: (url removed)