Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant
Diss, Norfolk
£24,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Full time, Permanent
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 4:30pm
 
We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our client in Diss, Norfolk. In this role you will assist the team to manage an annual spend of approximately £2.3 million on materials.
 
While this position is ideal for someone looking to grow within purchasing, we also welcome applications from candidates with experience in procurement or supply chain management.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries to meet production and project needs
• Place purchase orders based on job specifications and stock requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and contract compliance
• Process quotes for both new and existing customer products
• Monitor and progress orders to meet scheduled build plans, resolving any issues that may arise
• Handle daily purchasing requirements from production teams
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records
• Process supplier returns and manage associated documentation
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls professionally
• Support the Production Manager one day per week by learning and assisting with route card planning using complex manufacturing software

What we''re looking for:

• Willingness to learn and develop within a purchasing role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience in using Microsoft Office
• Experience with purchasing or production planning software (preferred for experienced applicants)
• Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing environments (preferred for experienced applicants)
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve delivery or quality issues (preferred for experienced applicants)

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave - increasing to 35 days with service (including bank holidays) 
• Life Cover - starting at 2x your gross salary, increasing up to 4x with length of service
• BUPA Healthcare - Available after 2 years'' service, with family cover added as your service grows
• Company car potential - Team members may be offered a company car in the future
• Parking - free on site parking
• Career progression - Fantastic opportunities to grow and advance within the company
• Flexible working hours

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Megan Reeve at the Diss office or you can apply below.

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