Purchasing Assistant in Elton

We are seeking a proactive and organised Purchasing Assistant to support our central Supply Chain team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the timely and compliant procurement of materials and services required to support operations across our UK sites. You will be responsible for supporting day‑to‑day purchasing activities, supplier administration and order management, while working closely with Operations, Engineering, Projects and Finance to ensure business requirements are met efficiently and accurately. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing or supply chain professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and contributing to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs and obtain quotations from approved suppliers in line with business requirements
• Convert approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and approval limits
• Support the submission and tracking of advance payment requests
• Track and expedite purchase orders to ensure on‑time delivery, escalating and communicating any significant changes to relevant stakeholders
• Support the onboarding of new suppliers in line with company processes
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and records, including supplier lead times and pricing information
• Provide operational administrative support for assigned locations, including monitoring and replenishment of consumables across Operations and Engineering
• Provide ad‑hoc support with goods receipt and shipping activities via the company MRP system
• Support Finance in resolving supplier invoice queries and discrepancies
• Assist with budget tracking and cost‑saving initiatives
• Act as a point of contact for Operations, Projects and Engineering regarding the status of goods and services, advising on pricing, lead times and changes as required
• Prepare purchasing reports and data for the management team
• Ensure compliance with all purchasing policies, procedures and controls
• Undertake additional administrative or supply chain duties as required by the manager

Qualifications

• HNC qualification or experience in a relevant business, supply chain or technical discipline
• Minimum of 3 years\’ experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain role
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment is desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Good negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

About the Company

Filtronic is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced RF, microwave and millimetre‑wave electronics. We support customers across defence, aerospace, space and critical communications markets, delivering high‑reliability solutions through engineering excellence and a collaborative, agile culture.