Job title: Buying Assistant
Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term
Reference: CD650
Based in: West Malling, Kent
Department: IT
Hours: 35 hours per week
Grade: A
Salary: £18,000- £20,000 per annum

This role is ideal for someone who is just embarking or about to embark on a procurement career.
Duties will include:

• Processing of Purchase Orders to approved external suppliers;
• Liaising with account payable to ensure the timely payment of suppliers;
• Maintaining accurate information in a number of databases to enhance the efficiency of the effectiveness of Procurement including the contracts database;
• Filling paper documentation;
• Maintaining preferred supplier lists;
• Maintaining market intelligence through contact with various companies and independent sources of information to give the widest choice of options possible;
• Preparing mail outs as and when required;
• Liaising with approved suppliers as and when necessary.

Experience of working within a purchasing environment would be an advantage, and previous office experience is essential. Naturally, you have the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team, have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and be an excellent communicator with a high level of attention to detail.

For further information about this exciting opportunity or to apply please send your CV and a covering letter quoting reference number CD650 to humanresources@cafonline.org

Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Closing date for receiving applications is 11 June 2017. Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake psychometric assessments before being invited to attend an interview.