Purchasing Assistant

Position: Purchasing Assistant (Permanent)
Location: West End

This is a fantastic chance for candidates with experience working in a purchasing and/or office environment, with an eagerness to join a world leader in engineering and manufacturing technology, in a role that is critical to the success of the supply chain. This is a global engineering powerhouse with decades of experience, and you’ll get to work at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility alongside an established procurement team.

Reporting into the Senior Buyer, you’ll assist with tasks and actions for both purchasing and the wider supply chain team. A typical day will involve generating purchase orders, (using the company MRP system), expediting late deliveries, and working with various stakeholders across the business.
What are we looking for?

Previous purchasing experience would be beneficial

Experience of working in an office environment, ideally within a manufacturing business
IT literate, strong knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
Personality:
Eager to learn, excellent communication skills and calm under pressure

What’s in it for you?

Hybrid working options
Flexibility on start and finish times with a 1pm finish on a Friday
Eagerness from team to either extend this contract or turn into a permanent role after 12 months
Private medical insurance and employee assistance program
Chance to work at a growing, global manufacturing business with great brand reputation and a proven pathway of progression