Location: Stourport-on-Severn Hours: 32 hours per week (flexible working hours considered) Pay: £13.22 – £14.42 per hour Contract: Temporary to Permanent Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Purchasing & Operations Assistant on behalf of our client based in Stourport. The successful candidate will be proactive and organised and support purchasing and operational activities within a busy manufacturing environment. The Duties of a Purchasing and Operations Assistant: Purchase Orders Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers and relationship managers to confirm delivery timescales Generate purchase orders for raw materials based on bills of materials for each project Monitor stock levels and maintain minimum stock thresholds, raising orders as required Produce new works documentation based on approved quotes for new projects Delivery & Scheduling Assist in maintaining delivery and installation schedules Prepare delivery notes for projects Create job lists for drivers ahead of scheduled deliveries Book accommodation for fitters attending overnight jobs The Requirements of a Purchasing and Operations Assistant: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently using own initiative Excellent communication and organisational skills Previous experience in a purchasing or operations role (desirable) Experienc...