Company Overview
Broxap Ltd is a family-owned manufacturing business established in 1946, specializing in designing and producing high-specification street furniture, shelters, covered walkways and playground equipment. Based in Chesterton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, our mission is to deliver durable products that serve communities across the UK with safety and longevity at the forefront.
Summary
We are recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant/Expeditor to join our strong Purchasing team.
For this challenging but rewarding role, you will ideally have previous experience in a material planning/expediting role with a background working with a computerised MRP/ERP system, preferably within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Planning material requirements in line with production demand and continuously expediting to maintain supplier on time deliveries.
- Placing purchase orders in a timely manner, interrogating net requirements to ensure on time deliveries.
- Ensuring consistent supply of materials necessary for production.
- Ensure that the ERP system is maintained with current trade agreements, up to date prices and precise delivery details, along with their communication within the business.
- Providing support to the buying team when required, on strategic, resourcing and project work.
Skills and Experience:
- Relevant experience within a manufacturing production environment with previous purchasing/planning experience.
- Competent IT user including MS Office - training on our ERP/MRP system will be provided.
- A broad understanding of manufacturing/production and production processes.
- Outstanding organisation skills and attention to detail.
Working Arrangements & Benefits:
- Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30, with half hour lunch break.
- 25 days’ holiday entitlement, plus 8 bank holidays.
Join us at Broxap Ltd where your expertise helps build communities. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and want to be part of a historic company dedicated to quality, we’d love to hear from you—apply today and help us shape the future!'
Pay: Up to £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- purchasing admin: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
