Purchasing Assistant

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.