Purchasing Assistant

Description

Purchasing Assistant Opportunity!

Location - North Lincolnshire

We are currently representing a Purchasing Assistant role on behalf of our client who are a UK manufacturing business who are leading their industry and are looking to grow their supply chain team as part of continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the Procurement and Contracts teams with sourcing activities, raising orders, managing inventory, and maintaining effective supplier relationships.

* Work closely with suppliers to forecast requirements and ensure inventory is planned and delivered in a timely manner.

* Assist in identifying and evaluating suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery performance, and service levels.

* Create and process purchase orders accurately, ensuring all information is correctly recorded and internal systems are kept up to date.

* Liaise with suppliers and the warehouse team to confirm delivery schedules, resolve issues, and maintain smooth supply flow.

* Contribute to the preparation of procurement reports, maintain order books, and monitor stock levels.

* Track shipments and follow up to ensure goods are delivered on time.

* Support the preparation of cost analyses and other procurement-related reporting.

Candidate Expectations

* Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is beneficial but not essential.

* Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.

* Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

* Clear and effective communication skills. xjnqpsq

* Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* Resilient

Ad ID: 5417751056