Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing AssistantAstonUp to £35,000Company Profile An established engineering manufacturer operating in niche specialist markets. All products are designed and manufactured on site, producing high quality industry products. The company exports worldwide and continues to achieve year-on-year growth.What''s on offerWorking hours, Mon to Thu 8.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 2.00pmParking25 days holidayChristmas ShutdownWhat will you do as a Purchasing AssistantGenerate, process POs based on production forecastMonitor inventory levels and reorder pointsOversee stockouts and overstocksRequest PODs, resolve discrepancies, and handle damagesNegotiate pricing, delivery terms, and lead timesMonitor OTIF performanceRun weekly stock and progress reports for management teamWhat will you need to be a Purchasing AssistantManufacturing or engineering background would be an advantage Happy to be based onsitePurchasing or supply chain experienceKnowledge of using MRP and ERP systemsExperience negotiating prices and termsExcellent communication skills and attention to detail Job Number ..... full job details .....