Purchasing Assistant

Based in our Stockton on Tees Office

Permanent, Part-time, 22.5 hours

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus your birthday off) and the option to buy / sell more, Comprehensive pension scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Access to a private GP and much more!
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Are you a Purchasing Assistant, looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits?

Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in working alongside the Purchasing team and being involved in supporting all relevant operational administrative tasks.

At Water Technologies, we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

Some brief responsibilities of a Purchasing Assistant will include:

Raising purchase requisition orders

Raising stock orders

Maintaining purchase order and shortage reports

Checking order acknowledgements for discrepancies

Maintaining price list database

Liaising with suppliers and internal customers

Making judgements based on the analysis of factual information

Reconciliation of Vendor statements

Assisting internal customers with invoice / PO queries

Regular review of Aged creditor reports and investigation and resolution of credit balances

Ad-hoc duties as required by Credit Control and AP Manager

Answering internal and external queries by telephone and email

General requirements for the role:

Previous purchasing or administrative experience

Strong IT skills - experience of Google suite would be an advantage

Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative

Able to remain calm under pressure

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Knowledge of JDE Latis would be preferable

Employee Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term security. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge, plus birthday leave to celebrate your special day. Our company car benefit provides you with the flexibility to travel in comfort, while our enhanced pension scheme ensures a strong foundation for your future. 

We are partnered with a great benefits provider to offer you exclusive discounts and recognition programs. Maintain your eye health and stay protected with our eye care and flu vouchers. Take advantage of our well being services, including 24/7 access to virtual GP consultations, and refer a friend to be in with a chance of being rewarded for helping us grow our teams with talented individuals.

That's not all… you also have the option to enrol in a range of flexible benefits, including Private Medical Insurance, Buy / Sell Annual Leave,  Group Income Protection, Dental and Travel Insurance. You can also opt for Group Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover for both you and your partner, for added peace of mind. And lastly you can take advantage of Personal Computer, Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes to further enhance your lifestyle.

Diversity & Inclusion

At  Water Technologies, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business.  We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully. 

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.