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