Purchasing Assistant

Description

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Location: Manchester

Salary: 24,000 – 26,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Do you have administration experience ideally looking to be part of a successful, niche, but industry leading organisation?

EDM design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a diverse client base. On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that have an excellent reputation in their industry and a state–of–the–art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.

Based in Manchester we are currently recruiting for a purchasing assistant on a permanent basis to join our friendly purchasing team. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for the ordering of components in line with the build requirements, the expediting of existing orders and the support of the Purchasing manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review Requisitions / MRP and consolidate where possibleObtain quotations from approved suppliersTimely conversion of requisitions to Purchase ordersGain order acknowledgements and expedite to project requirementsHighlight any concerns to the Purchase manager regarding part supplyIdentify and materialise savingsLiaise with Planning and design regarding part issuesWork with Quality engineers to resolve issues and return to vendor of materialsAssist Purchase manager with strategic projects / tasksWork within the larger purchase department for joint projects / strategiesAbout you:

Key Requirements:

Experience in purchasing is preferred but not essentialExcellent administration skillsConfident in use of Microsoft Office (Excel is a must)Good communication skills with all levels of authorityAble to consider multiple issues to gain the best solutionExcellent attention to detailConfident in their own skillsAbility to achieve UK security clearance essentialBenefits:

Flexi time hours and 1 day a week WFHSupportive and enjoyable working environmentContinuous Training and developmentCompany Pension25 days holiday + public holidaysLife Insurance following 12 months servicePlease click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Purchaser, Purchasing, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Procurement Operations, Assistant Procurement Executive, Procurement Admin, Purchasing Assistant, Assistant Buyer, Office Assistant, Office Admin, Procurement Assistant, Senior Administrator, Office Administrator may also be considered for this role.

Ad ID: 5419006472