A Purchasing Assistant is required for a local firm to support the Supply Chain and Purchasing functions, taking ownership of buying processes & liaising with key suppliers.

What will the Purchasing Assistant be doing?

• Manage purchase orders and place with suppliers to progress to delivery
• Monitor stock levels & customer demand to identify raw goods to be ordered
• Monitor usage patterns, review stock control, buying trends
• Maintain the works order process and forecast account
• Prepare and issue monthly purchasing reports.
• Maintain daily contact and relationships with suppliers, occasional visits
• Manage & purchase indirect products and services, workwear & safety equipment.
• Manage stock to meet current demands and supplier lead times.

What does the Purchasing Assistant need?

• Live locally 10 mile radius and drives
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Purchasing role
• Experience of material purchasing in a Production (or Manufacturing) environment
• Intermediate use of Microsoft packages
• Ambition to progress career and training
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

What's on offer for the Purchasing Assistant?

• Salary up to £27,000
• Parking
• Hybrid working for the foreseeable - 2 days from home
• Holidays 23 days + shut down between Christmas/New Year
• Pension
• Training program