Purchasing Administrator

Description

PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Location: High Peak Area

Salary: up to 27,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Permanent Position

Are you an organised and motivated individual looking to build your career within Purchasing and Supply Chain?

We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join a busy and growing engineering manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you will receive support, training and long-term career development.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Purchasing Manager and wider operational teams to ensure materials and components are sourced efficiently and delivered on time to support production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Raising and processing purchase orders

Monitoring supplier performance and delivery schedules

Producing supply schedules to ensure continuity of supply

Maintaining stock levels and inventory records

Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments

Supporting supplier negotiations regarding pricing, quantities and lead times

Assisting with the identification and onboarding of new suppliers

Collecting and analysing purchasing data and trends

Ensuring products and materials meet required quality standards

Supporting the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day purchasing activities

Skills & Experience Required:

Previous experience within a purchasing, buying or procurement environment

Engineering or manufacturing experience would be advantageous

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Good IT and computer skills

Knowledge of MRP systems would be beneficial

Positive, proactive and resilient attitude

What's on Offer:

Supportive team environment

Career development and progression opportunities

Opportunity to join a successful engineering manufacturing business

If you are looking for a new challenge within purchasing and would like to be considered, please apply today with your up-to-date CV.

For more information give me a call on (phone number removed) - Sue Boardman

Ad ID: 5418715281