Purchasing Assistant

1 week 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**

**Duties and 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

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: Up to £23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


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