Job Summary
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 - duties would include:
- Analyse inventory levels, demand forecasts and consumption patterns to place POs to optimise stock levels and reduce carrying costs.
- 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.
- Reporting on supplier KPIs and OTIF to ensure timely issue resolution and security of supply.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to scope ad hoc new requirements, understand departmental impacts and timelines, and ensure all procurement processes are followed.
The candidates:
- Ideally 2 years minimum experience in a similar role – buying or purchasing
- Qualified to graduate or equivalent level and showing an interest in pursuing professional qualifications
- Good problem-solving skills with a logical and analytical approach, as well as an adaptable mind-set
- 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
- Ability to work well in a team
Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am– 3:30pm.
The role comes with fantastic benefits:
- 32 holiday days per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
- Company events
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retailer discounts
- Green car scheme
- Staff lottery
- Free car park.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
