Purchasing Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Junior Buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and a keen interest in procurement and supply chain management. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment

Primary duties

• Support on purchase orders: Assist in the creation and management of purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Control of material reception: Oversee and record the reception of materials and goods, ensuring compliance with quality and quantity standards. 
• Maintain supplier databases up to date: Keep the supplier database up-to-date, including contact details, pricing, and lead times.
• Support in research potential suppliers: Conduct research to identify new suppliers and evaluate their products and services to improve procurement options.
• Support in negotiating better prices: Assist the purchasing team in negotiations with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms.
• Inventory Maintenance and Stock Management: Support inventory management, ensuring stock levels are accurate and discrepancies are avoided.
• Support in logistics tasks, including parcel deliveries and withdrawals, ensuring timely and efficient transport.
• Coordinate with logistics providers and couriers to schedule pickups and deliveries.
• Book travel arrangements for events, including hotels, flights, trains, and other transportation.
• Organize travel itineraries and ensure alignment with event schedules and team requirements.
• Handle last-minute changes in bookings and resolve logistical challenges promptly.
   

• Proficient in English.

• Experience with Odoo ERP (preferred) or similar ERP systems.

• Experience as a purchasing assistant or supporting a logistics/administrative function. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in Excel and Office/Google drive suite. 

We offer a competitive compensation package, including salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a dynamic and international team in a constantly growing and developing environment in a fulfilling and inclusive equal opportunity workplace.

• Permanent full-time contract. 37.5 hours/week - At PAL, we believe in work-life balance and in order for every one of our employees to benefit, from 2024 we have pledged to work 2.5 hours less every week. 

• Flexible working hours and early finish at 14:00 on Fridays.

• 26 working days of annual leave.

• Opportunities for payment in kind and ongoing training initiatives.

• Free coffee & tea provided. 

• Immediate start date.

Contact details
If you are interested, please apply via the link on this site or send your CV to recruit @pal-robotics.com. Please specify the job code JOB-2024-17 and the name of the job in the subject field of the email.
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