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Job Title Purchasing AssistantLocation: WesterhamSalary: CompetitiveJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout us:Autoflame Engineering Ltd is a world leader in combustion management and control systems for industrial and commercial boiler, burner applications. We have a vacancy in the purchasing department for a Purchasing Assistant, this is a diverse role and the right candidate would be assisting the purchasing manager with all Autoflame group purchasing and supply chain activities.About the Role:This would generally include the following:Receiving purchase requisitions from all departments from Manufacturing and Production through to R&D and Accounts.Raising Purchase Orders using ERP system (Sage 200) as well as receiving and monitoring outstanding purchase orders as well as checking delivery.Monitoring Sage 200 MRP requirements and processing orders based on outputs.Assisting with supplier meetings including price and delivery negotiations where necessaryEnsuring accurate filing of invoices and purchase data to ensure accurate management reports and in line with company QMS systems.Helping to always maintain a tidy and effective purchasing departmentIdeal candidate should have following skills:Excellent communication skills and a clear telephone mannerPossess a "can do attitude"Keen eye for detail with very good organisational skillsGood IT knowledge with working knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel and MS Outlook)Team player but also proactive and able to work on own initiative,Previous experience of using ERP systems Sage 200 or similar is helpfulFull UK Driving licenceHave some purchasing experienceThis is an excellent opportunity to work wit