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Purchasing Assistant

Perm
Cumbernauld
North Lanarkshire
Hybrid Working + Bonus
Supply Chain & Procurement
SJB64342
14.02.2025

Shuna Boyle

Principal Recruitment Consultant
Procurement & Supply Chain
shuna.boyle@escaperecruitment.com
01506 517 214
07549 035 192

Description

Our client is looking to appoint a Purchasing Assistant to join their busy Purchasing Team . This is a newly created position to support the busy procurement and stores teams.

This is a great opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant, Assistant Buyer, Expeditor to join an established team and develop their skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities of the role:

  • Place and track purchase orders ensuring timely delivery to meet manufacturing schedules
  • Build relationships with suppliers to deliver savings and OTD
  • Review Open Order Books
  • Liaise with suppliers to pro-actively progress open orders
  • Updating and maintaining the ERP systems
  • Monitoring inventory levels and highlight material shortages
  • Support the Purchasing Team with Ad Hoc requirements

Experience and knowledge of the role:

  • Experience working in a purchasing or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience using ERP/MRP system
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong understanding of MS Office
  • Self-motivated with a can-do positive attitude. Team Player
  • Supply Chain Degree or equivalent is desirable but not essential

Our client offers support with training and CIP's and benefits include:

  • Hybrid Working
  • Bonus & Share Scheme
  • 12pm early Friday Finish

To discuss this opportunity in more detail then please send your CV today.