Purchasing Assistant

Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.

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

What’s next?

If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Our promise to you

We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will receive an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave (and your birthday off!), our market leading pension and share scheme, parental leave from Day 1 of employment and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

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.

Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected. We’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer, 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.