Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing AssistantLocation: Hutton, EssexSalary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annumJob Type: Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 5:30pmPurchasing Assistant About our client:Our client is a well-established and growing specialist business operating within the automotive sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team and support the day-to-day purchasing and supply chain operations.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing supplier relationships, supporting stock availability, and ensuring smooth operational processes.Purchasing Assistant Details: Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) with profit-sharing bonus schemeCareer progression opportunities within a growing businessEnhanced holiday allowance linked to length of serviceCompany pension schemeEmployee discountHealth and wellbeing programmeOn-site parking Purchasing Assistant Responsibilities: Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficientlyLiaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and deliveriesSource products and obtain supplier quotationsMonitor and manage outstanding orders, ensuring delivery timescales are metMaintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and stock recordsSupport stock control and replenishment activitiesMonitor incoming deliveries and maintain accurate recordsResolve supplier queries, invoice ..... full job details .....