Purchasing Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Generating and issuing purchase orders for UK production raw materials. 
• Expediting orders, communicating any delays to the UK production and sourcing team  
• Ensure weekly changing dates are kept up to date on the system 
• Ensuring all goods received are reconciled with GRNs and supporting with any invoice queries. 
• Work closely with production planning team to manage and limit any material delays 
• Working closely with the costing team on ensuring UK BOMs are all up to date and accurate, as well as providing support on any reporting requirements 
• Weekly review of production consumables stock – ensuring factory forward requirements are covered in line with supplier lead time.  
• Assisting in managing the raw material stock take twice yearly 

Culture: 

• Understand and demonstrate the Mulberry employee values and behaviours: Be Bold, Be Imaginative, Be Open, Be Responsible. 
•  Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions, and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues. 
• Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand. 

Sustainability: 

• As a certified B Corp business, it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the businesses ‘Five C’s’ strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture and Circularity. Promote a greener, more sustainable future. 
• Support to foster an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals feel valued, respected and included. Promote equity, empathy and understanding and demonstrate this commitment within your internal and external communities.  

Skills & Knowledge: 

• Experience in a purchasing environment 
• A proficient level using all Microsoft office programs, particularly Excel  
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. 
• Good attention to detail.  
• Ability to work at a fast pace, prioritise work and organise themselves well in a varied role to ensure deadlines are met. 

What we can do for you: 

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Generous staff discount and access to staff sales
• Birthday day off
• Pension contributions and life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Access to Help@Hand wellbeing support, including remote GP appointments, mental health support, physiotherapy, personal training and retail discounts