VACANCY – PURCHASING / PROCUREMENT STORES ASSISTANT
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing / Procurement Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support the Purchasing / Stores Department in managing all aspects of the purchasing/ procurement process.
Responsibilities:
* Create, track, and monitor purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery and resolving any issues that arise in the procurement process via company MPR / ERP systems.
* Liaise with suppliers to expedite and report on purchase order status to ensure lead times and delivery dates are in line with production requirements.
* Provide timely information / reports detailing potential component shortages & late deliveries.
* Accurate and efficient recording of all goods receipts.
* Ordering of consumables against low level purchasing requisitions.
* Ensure stock inventory levels, lead-times, and re-order levels are maintained to ensure adequate stock and prevent shortages or overstocking.
* Ensure pricing information is kept up to date on ERP system.
* Work alongside current stores personnel.
* Liaise with other departments when necessary to understand technical requirements.
* Creating dispatch documents and Logistics support.
* General administrative duties to support the warehouse and logistics team.
Qualifications / Requirement
· Previous experience in a purchasing or administrative role
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Preferred experience in using ERP/ MRP Systems.
IT literate with experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel..
A team player who is proactive and able to multitask effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity for a reliable and efficient individual to join a growing team and contribute to the smooth running of purchasing operations.
Please apply with an CV and cover letter.
N.B: Any successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check prior to being offered a start date.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person