Overview
We are presently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant for our clients to join their team in Killorglin, County Kerry. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Procurement, helping to ensure that stock levels of both equipment and consumables are always aligned with the needs of the company and its customers.
Responsibilities
* Placing of stock and spares purchase orders
* Following up order acknowledgments and delivery dates with suppliers
* Optimising stock levels to meet customer demand and minimising excess stock
* Regularly reviewing the classification of stock to meet the changing demand requirement of the customer, using the A/B/C/D stock holding class system
* Managing the phase out of products and the introduction of new products
* Setting up new items and suppliers in SAP
* Organising transportation of goods inward
* Dealing with supplier issues
* Manage customer/supplier returns
* Ensuring that all items meet quality standards
* Invoice processing and handling of related queries
Skills and Knowledge
* 1+ years’ experience in a similar purchasing role is essential
* Knowledge of ERP/MRP planning systems is essential, preferably SAP
* Knowledge of inventory management
* Experience in invoice processing and use of invoice processing software
* Excellent computer skills and strong numerical skills with competence in Excel / Word and other reporting tools are essential.
Salary is open to negotiation depending on experiences plus yearly bonus, extended holidays and pension
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