Purchasing Support Executive
My Purchasing Partner Ltd – Wakefield, West Yorkshire
My Purchasing Partner (MPP) are a well-established team of procurement consultant specialists, collaborating with clients across the healthcare, education, contract catering, hospitality & leisure sectors. We specialise in helping businesses manage their supply chain, controlling costs whilst maintaining quality and increasing profitability across all areas of their business.
MPP have recently been acquired by Buyers Edge Platform (BEP), the leading digital procurement company in the world, who deal with $100bn in transactions annually. BEP are at the forefront of innovative purchasing solutions backed by data driven insights, and they manage over $25 billion in global purchasing spend for their customers each year.
As a successful and growing business, we are now seeking to appoint a positive and forward-thinking Purchasing Support Executive to join the team on a full-time basis from our Wakefield office, supporting the Purchasing Consultants and wider business. If you have a genuine desire to succeed with a progressive company, with development opportunities and benefits, we encourage you to apply.
Key job responsibilities overview
· Data management and preparation of reports
· Working with datasets from a variety of sources
· Collation and analysis of data for cost comparisons and tender processes
· Presentation and development of reports providing analysis to key stakeholders
· Client and supplier contact liaison
· Management of directories and databases
· Processing of new accounts set up and closures with suppliers
· Obtaining quotes for products and services for clients
· Managing client support mailboxes
Ideal skills and experience required
· Accuracy and attention to detail
· Strong working knowledge of MS Office with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
· Proactive / self-motivated with initiative and a drive to succeed
· Logical and critical thinking
· Good time management and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
· Strong organisational and administrative skills
· Previous experience of working within a small team
What we can offer you
· 33 days paid holiday
· Enrolment into company pension scheme 3-months after joining
· Discretionary year-end bonus
· Central modern offices with free parking
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day including a 30-minute unpaid break between 8am and 5pm.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Preferred experiences
Reporting, sales, food service industry, P2P systems, Power BI, CRM
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Administration: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
