Purchasing Analyst - Parts Hub

Stoneac; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor group in Doncaster is seeking a Product Purchasing Assistant to maintain purchasing processes and supplier relationships. You will issue purchase orders, reconcile them, and ensure product availability according to company needs. The ideal candidate will have a basic knowledge of automotive parts, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Industry leading competitive salary

Training and development programmes

Career progression opportunities

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Uniform provided

Long service reward

Customer introduced reward

Employee discounts

Access to retailer discounts

Wellness programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle parts and related products.
• Dedication to learn and develop.
• Ability to negotiate best pricing and deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Issue weekly purchase orders to suppliers.
• Keep accurate records of purchases.
• Conduct competitor analysis for popular products.

Skills

Basic knowledge of automotive parts

Excellent interpersonal and social skills

Good time management

Computer literate with good Excel skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Tools

Online cataloguing systems like Mam and Auto Cat

Job description

Product Purchasing Assistant

We are excited to be recruiting for a Product Purchasing Assistant. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing motor groups. As a Product Purchasing Assistant, you will be a valued team member committed to working within the planning team to maintain purchasing processes and related tasks by monitoring supplies and products, ensuring on‑hand availability in line with the needs of the Company. You will also need to develop and maintain working relationships with external suppliers and internal staff to ensure day‑to‑day operations run smoothly and efficiently, all whilst contributing towards making Stoneacre the Number One Motor Group.

Do we have your interest?

• Industry leading competitive salary
• A range of training and development programmes
• Industry leading career progression opportunities
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Long service reward
• Customer introduced reward
• Employee discounts
• Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
• Wellness programme
• Free parking

Average Day as a Product Purchasing Assistant

• You will issue weekly purchase orders to suppliers, distributors and manufacturers.
• You will ensure that orders received are accurate.
• You will handle goods throughout the purchasing process.
• You will keep accurate records of purchases made and keep logs and files.
• You will reconcile purchase orders.
• You will have the ability to work in a team but also think outside of the box.
• Will work closely with the team to ensure products purchased are in line with the needs of the company.
• You will conduct competitor analysis for example cross referencing and pricing to identify popular products with attention to detail.
• Be able to communicate and liaise with planning to ensure forward planning in line with the needs of the company.
• Have excellent communication skills that are required for dealing with suppliers to optimise and or negotiate best pricing and deliveries.

About You

• Have basic knowledge of automotive parts and the wider range; we supply not only vehicle parts but stationary, packaging, first aid and PPE, janitorial cleaning and company work wear to name a few.
• Have excellent interpersonal and social skills.
• Have good time management and dedication to work.
• You will be computer literate, have good Excel skill, Word and access to other Microsoft Webware.
• Have experience with using online and Windows‑based cataloguing system such as Mam and Auto Cat.
• Have commitment to learn, develop and progress.
• You will have good verbal and written communication skills.

Stoneacre Motor Group are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive by being themselves.