New opportunities for 2026! We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Purchasing team and we are actively seeking a driven and energetic Purchasing Assistant based at our Head Office in the West Midlands
Purpose of the role:
Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, you will build professional and reliable relationships with our suppliers and internal customers as well as colleagues to ensure stock availability targets are met.
Key responsibilities:
- Keeping accurate and up to date information within the system
- Administrative duties
- Manage day-to-day purchasing queries from internal departments
- Reconciliations
- Data entry
- Submit export documentation to designated freight agents and assist with customs clearance
- Identify and assist with cost saving strategies and price comparisons
- Stock management of key accounts
What skills are we looking for:
Essential
Excellent communication skills
Confident presenting to customers
Highly organised
Self-motivated
Excellent planning skills
Strong IT skills
Microsoft Office experience (Preferred)
Excellent attention to detail
Good problem-solving skills
A bit more about us: A. Perry Ltd, based in the Midlands, is a family owned market leader in the manufacturing and supply of ironmongery, hardware chain, fixings and fasteners. More recently diversifying our offering into equestrian and a garden art décor range (Primus). We were established in 1925 and although we have been operating for over 100 years, we have a contemporary outlook on how the business is operated. We strive to implement new ideas and processes to help the company, our employees and our customers grow together.
What’s in it for you: We are committed to ensuring that you are supported - but challenged. We want you to enjoy working in a dynamic environment and we will give you the tools and support to help you personally develop and grow with us.
You can also expect benefits including;
. Holidays increasing with service to a maximum of 37 days.
· Group Life insurance.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Christmas shutdown.
· Pension Scheme.
· Discounts on our ranges of products.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
