We are looking to recruit a full time Purchasing Assistant, working as part of a small dynamic team, reporting to the Purchasing Manager. Contributing within a fast paced and busy manufacturing business, candidates must be motivated, pro-active and organised.
Responsibilities:
* Analysing component demand to accurately place purchase orders to meet production requirements
* Raising daily, weekly and ad hoc purchase orders and emailing to suppliers
* Checking order confirmations from suppliers, clarifying any issues and updating NAV to reflect changes to orders and accurate delivery dates
* Communicating order impacts clearly and quickly to the sales and production teams to minimise production and customer impacts
* Liaising with Goods In departments to ensure they are fully prepared for deliveries
* Reviewing weekly Goods In reports to chase supplier deliveries
* Maintaining required paperwork for delivery notes etc and database of supplier information.
* Ability to make independent decisions to ensure stock is available, whilst mitigating cost implications.
The candidates:
* Ideally 2 years minimum experience in a similar role – buying or purchasing
* Good problem-solving skills with a logical and analytical approach, as well as an adaptable mindset
* Confident decision maker under pressure
* Pro-active to ensure potential future component issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner
* Strong numerical skills with experience utilising Microsoft Excel
* Excellent attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills
* Strong IT capabilities, literate in Microsoft Office packages
Working hours are Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am– 4:30pm.
The role comes with fantastic benefits:
* Company car
* 32 holiday days per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
* Company events
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Retailer discounts
* Staff lottery
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person