Purchasing Assistant

Full Time/Permanent

Do you want to work for a Motor Trade Market Leader?

Trading in Ballymena for over a century, Fyfes now operate from 16 branches throughout Northern Ireland employing over 200 staff. Over the generations Fyfes has continuously improved the range of quality products it supplies. With over £6 million of stock available for same day delivery five days a week, we’ve got the parts, consumables and equipment our customers need today. We are Northern Ireland's largest independent Motor Factor and a family business. Distributing across Northern Ireland’s automotive aftermarket and fabrication sector our reputation for our core value of customer service is recognised throughout our customer base

The Position:

We are currently recruiting for a full time Purchasing Assistant for our Ballymena Head Office Purchase Department

Location: Ballymena

Hours: 35 hours per week between the hours of 09:00 -- 17:30 Monday to Friday

Job Role:

The purpose of the role will be to carry out duties to assist with the maintaining of a high level of availability at all times while adding value to the Purchase Department. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for learning company purchasing policies and procedures required to deliver effective company operations.

The main duties and responsibilities for the role will be:

General Purchase duties i.e. Placing orders, checking stock, communicating with Suppliers and Branches, chasing outstanding orders and responding to and dealing with queries, stock requests etc.
Producing and analysing reports, importing and exporting of Excel files.
Stock Management, including developing and monitoring a process for measuring supply inventory against requirements, this will include analysing stock movements and profiles and adjusting levels accordingly while taking into account measures such as, lost sales, back orders, stock cleanses etc.
Updating and maintaining a pricing structure that keeps us competitive in the market place while generating sufficient profit for the business.
Assisting the purchasing team with additional duties within the department when required.

To be successful in this role, you will need a good level of IT skills and have excellent communication and organisational skills.
The role presents a great opportunity for individuals wishing to develop a career within a successful long established and growing business.
Training will be provided – Initially the Job will focus on routine processes and then with growing confidence and experience the successful candidate will with further training progress to the more advanced areas of stock management and analysis.
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria. Depending on the number of applications we may be required to shortlist by applying desirable criteria

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria. Depending on the number of applications we may be required to shortlist by applying desirable criteria

Essential Criteria:

Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly and approachable outlook to deliver a high level of customer service.
GCSE Maths and English.
Good Communication and organisational skills.
Good Numerical skills and attention to detail.
Be self-motivated, with the ability to work within a team or independently on projects and meet deadlines when required.
Good computer skills and knowledge (this role involves the use of Excel, Word and Email)

Desirable Criteria: