Purchasing Assistant

5 months ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Barclay Meade Full time

**Ref no.**
- BHN566024**Location**
- Southampton, England**Start date**
- ASAP**Job type**
- Permanent**Job status**
- Open**Job summary**:
A rapidly growing and successful manufacturer are recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join their team. Applicants need purchasing or supply chain experience, be familiar with MRP/ERP or MS Excel and be an adaptable, self-starter.

**Key skills required for this role**:
Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Buyer

**Important**:
Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Buyer

**Job description**:
A rapidly growing and successful manufacturer are recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join their team. Applicants need purchasing or supply chain experience, be familiar with MRP/ERP or MS Excel and be an adaptable, self-starter.

Working closely with Procurement Manager and as part of a small purchasing team, the Purchasing Assistant will be given clear a progression route and bespoke training. This manufacturer are forecasting impressive growth, and it would be an exciting time to join the organisation.

Specific duties of the Purchasing Assistant include:

- Supplier identification and selection activities - benchmarking, sending RFQs etc.
- Management of the purchase order processes, raising POs, expediting and updating MRP
- Optimise inventory/stock holdings in response to customer demands and trends
- Foster collaborative relationships with key suppliers and supply chain partners
- Support Procurement Manager with process improvements to the function, and escalate supply issues

JPurchasing Assistant applicants should meet the following criteria:

- Previous experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Junior Buyer / Buyer, or in a broader supply chain role
- Experience in the use of business planning tools, MRP/ERP or MS Excel
- Experience of, or the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
- An understanding of stock control techniques
- Desire to build a progressive career in purchasing / supply chain, and receptive to future training


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