Purchasing Assistant

1 day ago


Manchester, United Kingdom EDM Ltd Full time

Do you have administration experience ideally looking to be part of a successful, niche, but industry leading organisation?

Based in Manchester we are currently recruiting for a purchasing assistant on a temporary basis to join our friendly purchasing team. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for the ordering of components in line with the build requirements, the expediting of existing orders and the support of the Purchasing manager.

From you

**Responsibilities**:

- Review Requisitions /MRP and consolidate where possible
- Obtain quotations from approved suppliers
- Timely conversion of requisitions to Purchase orders
- Gain order acknowledgements and expedite to project requirements
- Highlight any concerns to the Purchase manager regarding part supply
- Identify and materialise savings
- Liaise with Planning and design regarding part issues
- Work with Quality engineers to resolve issues and return to vendor of materials
- Assist Purchase manager with strategic projects / tasks
- Work within the larger purchase department for joint projects / strategies

Key Requirements
- Experience in purchasing is preferred but not essential
- Excellent administration skills
- Confident in use of Microsoft Office (Excel is a must)
- Good communication skills with all levels of authority
- Able to consider multiple issues to gain the best solution
- Excellent attention to detail
- Confident in their own skills
- Ability to achieve UK security clearance essential

From us
- Supportive and enjoyable working environment
- Continuous Training and development
- Company Pension
- 25 days holiday + public holidays
- Life Insurance following 12 months service
- Flexi time hours

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £21,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Office Administration: 1 year (preferred)
- Telephone Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Purchasing Assistant



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