Purchasing Assistant

3 months ago


Castle Donington, United Kingdom Webrecruit Full time

Castle Donington, Leicestershire

About Us

Established in 2010, Medstrom are a market leading provider of medical devices services to the NHS and other caregiving facilities with a strong reputation for providing a reliable, dedicated and trusted service to our partners.

As an employee ownership trust (EOT) we have independence in the market which is unlike any other company in the industry and through continued growth we can offer great opportunities for you to develop with our business, which we call the “Medstrom family”.

We are looking for a dedicated Purchasing Assistant to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, to provide high-quality service to our business and customers across the country.

The Benefits
- Competitive basic salary of up to £26,000 depending on experience
- Contributory pension scheme
- 33 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays
- Discounts and cashback on shopping, supermarkets, and holidays as part of our rewards scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to Work
- Receive a “treat” on your birthday
- Be a part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and the associated benefits of having a stake in the company

This is a brilliant opportunity for a purchasing professional with a background dealing with high product volumes, to join our organisation.

Our people are at the centre of everything we do and your professional development and growth is our priority. Through our Medstrom Academy, you will have the opportunity to grow your skill set and forge a bright, successful future.

So, if you’re looking to progress your career in a pioneering and innovative company, providing products to hospitals across the UK, then this is the perfect role for you

The Role

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will undertake a range of activities to support our supply chain and procurement team.

Specifically, you will process purchase orders and manage facilities, site and factory orders across a range of order systems, including our MRP system.

Providing excellent administrative support, you will manage day-to-day supply chain enquiries, liaise with internal teams regarding order requirements and manage deliveries.

**Additionally, you will**:

- Provide support on cost saving initiatives
- Liaise with suppliers to report corrective action
- Resolve failed or damaged deliveries

About You

**To join us as a Purchasing Assistant, you’ll need**:

- A minimum of two years’ experience in a fast-paced purchasing environment
- The ability to deal with high product volumes and remain calm under pressure
- A methodical and logical approach
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to nurture and build strong relationships, both internally and externally

Other organisations may call this role Procurement Assistant, Buying Assistant, Manufacturing Procurement Assistant, Production Planning Assistant, Manufacturing Buying Assistant, Junior Buyer, Junior Purchasing Executive, or Junior Procurement Executive.

Webrecruit and Medstrom are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.


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