Junior Purchasing Assistant

Your new company An established and highly successful manufacturing organisation is seeking a Junior Purchasing Assistant to join its busy procurement team. Operating within a fast-paced production environment, the business is committed to delivering operational excellence and maintaining strong supplier partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.Your new role As a Junior Purchasing Assistant, you will provide administrative and operational support to the purchasing function, ensuring the smooth management of purchase orders, supplier communications, and material deliveries. You will work closely with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and help maintain accurate procurement records and systems.Responsibilities will include:Managing purchase order confirmations and supplier acknowledgements.Updating and maintaining purchase order information within the ERP system.Reviewing open order books and monitoring outstanding orders.Tracking deliveries and shipment schedules to ensure timely receipt of materials.Following up with suppliers regarding order status and expediting requirements.Communicating supplier delays and delivery changes to internal stakeholders.Escalating supplier performance issues where commitments are not met.Managing consumable purchasing requirements and stock levels.Supporting procurement activities for site ..... full job details .....