Just Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a skilled Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing function of a large, global manufacturer based in Sudbury. The successful candidate will work closely with the purchasing manager to ensure timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and good quality of indirect materials, raw materials, and packaging materials.

• Assist in the procurement of materials, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, engineering, finance, IT, and quality assurance teams to coordinate procurement activities.
• Set up new supplier accounts and manage order confirmation, ETA dates, and customer clearance.
• Resolve invoice queries and obtain invoices.
• Research and identify potential new suppliers.
• Maintain supplier and material information across systems.
• Build relationships with existing and potential suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor inventory levels and generate purchase orders to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, industry regulations, and quality standards.

• Understanding of purchasing and supply chain challenges and terminology.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to maintain and build good working relationships, internally and externally.
• Effective communication skills in writing and verbally.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5pm. The company offers free parking and a desirable working location.

This is a great opportunity to progress your procurement career with a reputable company.