Job Title: Buying Assistant
Working Hours: 7.30am – 17.45pm, Monday to Thursday
Location: Hull, Leads Road Site
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Job Overview
We are looking for a motivated and organised Buying Assistant to support our Purchasing team with day-to-day procurement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a school leaver or someone at the beginning of their career who is eager to learn and develop within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Chase overdue purchase orders and maintain supplier delivery schedules.
- Forecast material requirements and communicate demand to suppliers.
- Analyse Kanban reports to support material planning.
- Reconcile supplier invoice queries and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist the production team with supplier-related issues to minimise disruption.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and support the wider Purchasing team with administrative tasks.
- Build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to speak directly with suppliers.
- Well organised with excellent timekeeping and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ambition to develop a career in purchasing.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Previous purchasing experience is not essential; school leavers and candidates with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.
Package
- £28,000 per annum
- Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07.30am – 17.45pm
- Holiday increase with service scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- A range of employee benefits and discounts through our rewards partner (Perkbox)
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
