Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant / BuyerSalary: £26,000 - £29,000 + £3,000 Bonus (Quarterly Paid)Are you an up-and-coming purchasing or supply chain professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a growing, ambitious business on track to exceed their targets for this year and play a key role in supporting their continued success.The OpportunityDue to business growth, we''re looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join a dynamic and collaborative team. You''ll work closely with experienced colleagues and report into the Finance Director, building your experience across both direct and indirect procurement.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.What You''ll Be DoingManaging a shared purchasing inboxRaising and processing purchase orders (POs)Monitoring supplier deliveries and chasing updatesBuilding strong relationships through supplier communicationSupporting stock investigations and resolving discrepanciesManaging indirect procurement (e.g. PPE, IT supplies, office consumables)Producing and maintaining KPI reportsWorking extensively with Excel spreadsheets and internal systemsWhat We''re Looking For1-2 years'' experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chainIdeally experience within manufacturing or engineeringConfident using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs essential - tested at interview)Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus)Strong communicator with the ability to liaise ..... full job details .....