Purchasing and Operations Assistant

Location: Worcestershire

Location:

Stourport-on-Severn

Hours:

32 hours per week (flexible working hours considered)
Pay: £13.22 – £14.42 per hour

Contract:

Temporary to Permanent

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Purchasing & Operations Assistant on behalf of our client based in Stourport. The successful candidate will be proactive and organised and support purchasing and operational activities within a busy manufacturing environment.

The Duties of a Purchasing and Operations Assistant:

Purchase Orders
Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers and relationship managers to confirm delivery timescales
Generate purchase orders for raw materials based on bills of materials for each project
Monitor stock levels and maintain minimum stock thresholds, raising orders as required
Produce new works documentation based on approved quotes for new projects
Delivery & Scheduling

Assist in maintaining delivery and installation schedules
Prepare delivery notes for projects
Create job lists for drivers ahead of scheduled deliveries
Book accommodation for fitters attending overnight jobs
The Requirements of a Purchasing and Operations Assistant:

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently using own initiative
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Previous experience in a purchasing or operations role (desirable)
Experience using Sage 50 Accounts
Background in a manufacturing environment (desirable)

Experience with purchasing, order placement, and supplier liaison

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