Administration & Purchasing Assistant
Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan - £25,974 per annum - Permanent
Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
37 hours per week - Fully site-based
We are recruiting an experienced Administration & Purchasing Assistant for an established manufacturing business in Wigan.
This is a busy and varied position providing purchasing and administrative support across the site. A key part of the role will be raising purchase orders, booking in goods and resolving supplier invoice queries, alongside general office and site coordination.
Duties will include:
- Raising and processing purchase orders
- Booking in goods and maintaining delivery documentation
- Resolving queries with suppliers and Purchase Ledger
- Ordering stationery, uniforms and site supplies
- Preparing weekly operational reports
- Managing new-starter packs, clock cards and site access
- Greeting visitors and assisting with couriers and deliveries
- Arranging transport, accommodation and meeting refreshments
- Preparing letters and taking notes during employee meetings
- Providing general administrative support across the business
We are looking for:
- Previous administration or purchasing experience
- Experience raising purchase orders and booking in goods
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Confidence managing a busy and varied workload
- A helpful, proactive and professional approach
- A driving licence and access to a car
Experience using D365, Microsoft Dynamics or another ERP system would be beneficial but is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to become a valued part of a busy, friendly manufacturing team.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV.
INDEP
Pay: From £25,974.00 per year
Work Location: In person
