Facilities & Purchasing Assistant

Owens are looking for a Facilities & Purchasing Assistant to order supplies and equipment based on our company's needs.
The role will be to support the Facilities and Purchasing department with administrative duties.
A highly organised individual is required in a very fast paced environment.
    Work Pattern  - Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Salary -  £24,000 - £26,000 Per Annum Company Discount Benefits   Specific Skills Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel) Spreadsheets Experience with Sage 200, desirable but not essential An effective communicator with good telephone manner Good written and verbal communication skills, able to interact at all levels both internal and external Good Negotiation skills Team player with a flexible Can-Do attitude.
Solid organizational skills     Responsibilities Track orders and ensure timely delivery Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts) Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition Adopt a continuous improvement culture Manage purchase orders through the purchasing cycle from requisition to delivery Monitor supplier's performance (KPI) Organise and file compliance paperwork (electronically) Confirm work schedules with contractors and communicate with stakeholders