Buyer & Office Assistant
Location: Bramley
Salary: £38,000
Hours: 37 per week
Permanent
A well-established precision manufacturing business based in Bramley is seeking a Buyer & Office Assistant to join its team. With over 40 years of trading history and a strong reputation across machinery, subsea and automotive sectors, the company operates from a single, fully owned site and employs a close-knit team of 15.
This is a busy, hands-on role within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting procurement, logistics and customer coordination activities, ensuring materials and components flow smoothly from supplier through to production and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
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Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
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Ordering plastics and mechanical components from suppliers
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Obtaining quotations and confirming material availability
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Expediting orders and monitoring supplier delivery schedules
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Managing stock levels to maintain consistent material flow
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Coordinating closely with the shop floor regarding material requirements
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Acting as a link between production and the office
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Handling customer enquiries relating to order status and delivery times
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Processing order entry and supporting invoice matching
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Supporting high-volume, time-sensitive customer orders
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Resolving delays or supply chain issues efficiently
Essential Requirements:
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
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Procurement experience, ideally within plastics or manufacturing
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Strong communication skills for supplier and customer interaction
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain order flow
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable Experience:
Benefits:
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20 days holiday plus bank holidays (including paid Christmas shutdown)
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Annual pay review
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Christmas bonus based on personal performance
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Stable, long-standing business with owned premises and infrastructure
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Supportive team environment
This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and established manufacturing business where you will have genuine responsibility and visibility across operations
