Purchasing Assistant

3 weeks ago


Redditch, United Kingdom Bennett & Game Recruitment Full time

**Purchasing AssistantPosition Overview**

My client are UK based manufacturers of heat exchangers, providing reliable and cost-effective cooling products since 1979. A heat exchanger is an important part of any equipment that produces waste heat such as engines, generators, and hydraulic power packs,therefore it is essential that the best heat exchanger design is selected to ensure reliability and longevity of your equipment.

Over the years, my client has developed into one of the world's leading heat exchanger manufacturers, with ISO 9001:2015 certification and a UK manufacturing plant.

Working within the Purchasing team, reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing assistant will provide timely and accurate information to assist in the control of materials, support the production plan by monitoring and reporting delivery schedulesto ensure production requirements are supported.

The role requires good communication skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, attention to detail and strong prioritisation skills to be effective in a busy working environment.

Responsibilities include:

- Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
- Research potential suppliers and manage existing suppliers
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
- Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
- Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
- Prepare cost analyses
- Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
- Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
- Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition

**Purchasing AssistantPosition Requirements**
- Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer, or similar
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Hands-on experience with purchasing software
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel MRP /ERP Systems
- Knowledge of market research
- Solid organizational skills
- Freight Tracking and import management
- Industry experience preferable

**Purchasing AssistantPosition Remuneration**
- Competitive salary
- Full benefits to be discussed

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.



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