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PurchasingAssistantAre you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.The Norwich BioscienceInstitutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for aPurchasing Assistant to join their busy Purchasingdepartment.Background:TheNorwich Bioscience Institutes are a cluster of internationallyrenowned research organisations, working to tackle major challengesof the 21st Century the sustainability of our environment, ourfood supplies and healthy ageing. The NBI Partnership provides highquality, non-scientific support services for the diverse communityof staff, students and visiting workers at the Institutes (theEarlham Institute, John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory andQuadram Institute Bioscience) and for the NBI Partnership. Based onthe Norwich Research Park amongst 230 hectares of parkland, youwill be joining a committed, professional and welcoming team. Inaddition, you will enjoy a competitive salary and annual leave, ourdefined contribution pension scheme, excellent recreationalfacilities and a range of other employeebenefits.Therole:The Purchasing Assistantwill be an integral member of a small, efficient team, reportingdirectly to the Purchasing and Stores Manager. In this role, theywill handle purchase requests and convert them into purchase ordersfor all Institutes on the Norwich Research Park, using phone,email, and online platforms.Theideal candidate:The idealcandidate will deliver exceptional customer service whilesupporting scientists with their purchasing needs. Additionally,the role will include a range of administrative duties, such asfiling, updating the supplier database, assisting with bi-annualstocktakes, and maintaining intranetpages.Candidates should possess good knowledgeof purchasing procedures and processes, and recent experience ofworking in a purchasing environment.Excellentcustomer service, communication and interpersonal skills areessential.Additionalinformation:Salary on appointmentwill be within the range 23,493 to 25,400 per annum depending onqualifications and experience. This is a full-time post offered onan indefinite basis.For further information anddetails of how to apply, please click the 'apply'button. Please note, this postdoes not meet UKVI requirements to provide visasponsorship.The NBI Partnership is an equalopportunities and disability confident employer. We are committedto attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent, andwelcome all applications.Theclosing date for applications will be 30 April2025.