https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-assistant-insignis--11b56cf0-fb6e-417f-8783-fe11319596b4 RSS feed for Purchasing Assistant at Insignis. en-gb Tue, 26 May 2026 18:11:57 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-assistant-insignis--11b56cf0-fb6e-417f-8783-fe11319596b4 https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-assistant-insignis--11b56cf0-fb6e-417f-8783-fe11319596b4 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Manchester | Salary: £35000 - £40000/annum | Type: Permanent | Purchasing & Inventory Assistant Manchester Flexible working hours Full-time on site Permanent, full-time We''re supporting a well established manufacturing business in Manchester that is looking to appoint a Purchasing & Inventory Assistant. This is a hands-on role focused on raw material purchasing, inventory management, MRP discipline, purchase order progression, and production support. It would suit someone from a manufacturing, aerospace, metals, engineering, or materials-led environment where stock accuracy and production timelines really matter. The role You''ll support the Purchasing and Supply Chain team by making sure materials are ordered, tracked, updated and available for production on time. A major part of the role is using MRP/ERP systems to check material availability, support production planning, manage inventory, and help ensure customer orders are delivered without delay. Key responsibilities Manage and support raw material inventory activity Use MRP to check stock availability and support production schedules Raise, update and progress purchase orders Add pricing, shipping and delivery updates to purchase orders Liaise with Sales, Producti... Permanent