Purchasing Administrator

PURCHASING ASSISTANT
Location: High Peak Area
Salary: up to 27,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Permanent Position

Are you an organised and motivated individual looking to build your career within Purchasing and Supply Chain?
We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join a busy and growing engineering manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you will receive support, training and long-term career development.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Purchasing Manager and wider operational teams to ensure materials and components are sourced efficiently and delivered on time to support production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Raising and processing purchase orders
Monitoring supplier performance and delivery schedules
Producing supply schedules to ensure continuity of supply
Maintaining stock levels and inventory records
Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments
Supporting supplier negotiations regarding pricing, quantities and lead times
Assisting with the identification and onboarding of new suppliers
Collecting and analysing purchasing data and trends
Ensuring products and materials meet required quality standards
Supporting the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day purchasing activities

Skills & Experience Required:

Previous experience within a purchasing, buying or procurement environment
Engineering or manufacturing experience would be advantageous
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Good IT and computer skills
Knowledge of MRP systems would be beneficial
Positive, proactive and resilient attitude

What's on Offer:

Supportive team environment
Career development and progression opportunities
Opportunity to join a successful engineering manufacturing business
If you are looking for a new challenge within purchasing and would like to be considered, please apply today with your up-to-date CV.

For more information give me a call on (phone number removed) - Sue Boardman