Purchasing Assistant
Aston - onsite
Up to £40,000
Company Profile
An established engineering manufacturer operating in niche specialist markets. All products are designed and manufactured on site, producing high quality industry products. The company exports worldwide and continues to achieve year-on-year growth.
What’s on offer
- Working hours, Mon to Thu 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 2.00pm
- Parking
- 25 days holiday
- Christmas Shutdown
What will you do as a Purchasing Assistant
- Generate, process POs based on production forecast
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder points
- Oversee stockouts and overstocks
- Request PODs, resolve discrepancies, and handle damages
- Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and lead times
- Monitor OTIF performance
- Run weekly stock and progress reports for management team
What will you need to be a Purchasing Assistant
- Manufacturing or engineering background would be an advantage
- Happy to be based onsite
- Purchasing or supply chain experience
- Knowledge of using MRP and ERP systems
- Experience negotiating prices and terms
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
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