Purchasing Assistant - Assistant Buyer (Permanent)

Purchasing Assistant £28,000 £31,000 + Excellent Benefits Our client, a successful and expanding manufacturing business, is currently seeking a motivated and detail-focused Purchasing Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual looking to develop their career within a busy procurement function. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the successful candidate will support the day-to-day purchasing of stock while helping ensure efficient supplier coordination and smooth communication across internal departments. Duties: *Assist with the daily purchasing of stock to support manufacturing operations *Liaise with stores, accounts and suppliers to ensure timely supply and delivery of goods *Maintain and review the Vendor Assessment Scheme to ensure supplier quality standards are met *Coordinate the return of any non-conforming or unacceptable goods *Prepare weekly reports, carry out data analysis and maintain purchasing databases *Manage stock orders and support the wider procurement function with administration duties *Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing processes *Carry out additional duties as required by management Criteria: *12 years previous experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain support role *Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills *Proficient IT skills with experience using purchasing software and Microsoft Office *Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative *Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail *Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment *Strong communication skills and a professional, team-focused approach Package & Benefits *Competitive salary of £28,000 £31,000 + Bonus *Excellent benefits package *Standard working hours: oMonday Thursday: 8:00 am 5:00 pm oFriday: 8:00 am 4:00 pm o42 hours per week Full-time office-based role, with potential flexibility following successful completion of probation This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business where you can contribute to a busy purchasing team while developing your procurement career. Skills: Purchasing Procurement Supply chain