Purchasing Assistant, Manufactuing, Stoke to £25,000 A leading leisure software outfit are requiring Purchasing Assistant join their expanding team in Stoke Due to growth they require a Purchasing Assistant to be responsible for sourcing materials and components at best price, quality and delivery lead times in-line with Company requirements. Key Responsibilities • Managing stock levels and purchasing in line with demands • Actioning MRP Planned Purchase Orders • Chase order acknowledgements for orders placed • Expedite orders that are past due date, or require pull forward • Expedite orders required for next 10 days in production • Communicate with Master Planner of any supply issues which will affect production plan • Manual Planning where required for: Packaging and timber Production of non-bill of material requirements • Assist with obtaining costs for bespoke items, ensuring a drawing pack is obtained in a timely manner • Raising purchase orders and placing orders with due attention: Price checks including price breaks mapped against run rates Stock availability, lead times and alternative sources of supply • Assist with sourcing new suppliers, including bench marking trade agreements, minimum order quantities and lead times • Assist with managing suppliers and monitoring key performance indicators where appropriate: OTIF Non-conformance report rejects Required Experience, Skills and Abilities • Experience of being in a similar purchasing role • Experience of ERP/MRP systems • Experience of NPI processes • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Good analytical skills • Strong negotiating capability • Liaising with internal departments, UK based and international suppliers