Description
Vacancy Ref: JR2023
Vacancy: Purchasing Assistant
Industry: Electrical Products
Location: Barking, Essex
Salary: Up to circa £34K neg + bonus
Our client is a well-established electrical products supplier.
They are recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant with exceptional attention to detail to join their successful and growing business.
This is a key role for an organised and commercially aware individual who understands the demands of a fast-paced distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Control and maintain accurate stock levels across the business
• Work closely with the team to support buying activity, particularly special products
• Dealing with a high level of credit card payments
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate, clarify orders and manage issues
• Support internal teams to ensure customer needs are prioritised
• Maintain accurate records and work within set processes and deadlines
Skills & Experience Required:
• Current or recent experience and knowledge of electrical wholesale products
• Background in stock control, with exposure to purchasing or buying
• Ability to work accurately, quickly and efficiently on computer systems
• Excellent communication skills when working with suppliers and colleagues
• Highly organised, focused and able to work under pressure
• Comfortable working within a structured environment and tight deadlines
• Have the ability to deal with plenty of computer work
Salary & Benefits:
• Salary up to circa £34,000 per annum + bonus (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to join a reputable and established wholesaler
Working hours
Monday to Friday 7am to 4.30pm OR 7.30am to 5pm
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We are committed to delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our clients while enhancing the careers of our candidates.
Vacancy: Purchasing Assistant
Industry: Electrical Products
Location: Barking, Essex
Salary: Up to circa £34K neg + bonus
Our client is a well-established electrical products supplier.
They are recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant with exceptional attention to detail to join their successful and growing business.
This is a key role for an organised and commercially aware individual who understands the demands of a fast-paced distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Control and maintain accurate stock levels across the business
• Work closely with the team to support buying activity, particularly special products
• Dealing with a high level of credit card payments
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate, clarify orders and manage issues
• Support internal teams to ensure customer needs are prioritised
• Maintain accurate records and work within set processes and deadlines
Skills & Experience Required:
• Current or recent experience and knowledge of electrical wholesale products
• Background in stock control, with exposure to purchasing or buying
• Ability to work accurately, quickly and efficiently on computer systems
• Excellent communication skills when working with suppliers and colleagues
• Highly organised, focused and able to work under pressure
• Comfortable working within a structured environment and tight deadlines
• Have the ability to deal with plenty of computer work
Salary & Benefits:
• Salary up to circa £34,000 per annum + bonus (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to join a reputable and established wholesaler
Working hours
Monday to Friday 7am to 4.30pm OR 7.30am to 5pm
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We are committed to delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our clients while enhancing the careers of our candidates.

