Buyer & Office Assistant
Location: Bramley
Salary: £38,000
Hours: 37 per week
Permanent
A well-established precision manufacturing business based in Bramley is seeking a Buyer & Office Assistant to join its team. With over 40 years of trading history and a strong reputation across machinery, subsea and automotive sectors, the company operates from a single, fully owned site and employs a close-knit team of 15.
This is a busy, hands‑on role within a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting procurement, logistics and customer coordination activities, ensuring materials and components flow smoothly from supplier through to production and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Ordering plastics and mechanical components from suppliers
* Obtaining quotations and confirming material availability
* Expediting orders and monitoring supplier delivery schedules
* Managing stock levels to maintain consistent material flow
* Coordinating closely with the shop floor regarding material requirements
* Acting as a link between production and the office
* Handling customer enquiries relating to order status and delivery times
* Processing order entry and supporting invoice matching
* Supporting high‑volume, time‑sensitive customer orders
* Resolving delays or supply chain issues efficiently
Essential Requirements
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Procurement experience, ideally within plastics or manufacturing
* Strong communication skills for supplier and customer interaction
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain order flow
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable Experience
* Background in plastic manufacturing or materials purchasing
* Experience within an industrial supply chain or logistics environment
Benefits
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (including paid Christmas shutdown)
* Annual pay review
* Christmas bonus based on personal performance
* Stable, long‑standing business with owned premises and infrastructure
* Supportive team environment
This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and established manufacturing business where you will have genuine responsibility and visibility across operations.
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