Procurement Assistant

Job Title: Procurement Assistant Location: Dalston, London Salary: £25,000 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Assistive Solutions specialises in supporting individuals eligible for Disabled Students' Allowances within higher education. We are a Social Enterprise that works with disabled people, providing specialist computer equipment, 1-1 teaching and have an in-house software development team. Assistive Solutions are a Disability Confident Employer. About the role: We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our small team as a Procurement Assistant. Key Responsibilities Ordering DSA Software which has bespoke details and end user requirements Raising and Expediting purchase orders to meet the demands of the business Communicating with suppliers over the phone and email regarding delivery dates, orders and returns Resolving invoice queries and obtaining invoices Cover for other procurement staff during holidays ERP administrative tasks - including setting up of new products, setting commodity codes and populating data on productsAbout you: Required Skills Good understanding of purchasing and supply chain IT and Computer Literate - Excel and Outlook Knowledge Ability to maintain and build good working relationships, internally and externally Organised and ability to prioritise workload Able to use initiative and use reasoning for fast decision making Technical knowledge of computers, regarding specifications and further industry knowledgeBenefits: 20 days leave plus bank holidays Office closure between Christmas and new year (not included in leave allocation) Equipment purchase at cost pricePlease click the APPLY button to submit your CV. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; IT Procurement Advisor, Purchaser, Procurement Manager, Purchasing, Supply Chain Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Procurement Operations, IT Procurement Executive, Procurement Admin, Buyer, Purchaser may also be considered for this role