Purchasing Assistant Opportunity!
Location - North Lincolnshire
This is an excellent entry‑level opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in purchasing and supply chain. You’ll be joining a leading local manufacturing business that’s continuing to grow, gaining hands‑on experience across procurement, supplier management and inventory control while developing the foundations for future progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Procurement and Contracts teams with sourcing activities, raising orders, managing inventory, and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
- Work closely with suppliers to forecast requirements and ensure inventory is planned and delivered in a timely manner.
- Assist in identifying and evaluating suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery performance, and service levels.
- Create and process purchase orders accurately, ensuring all information is correctly recorded and internal systems are kept up to date.
- Liaise with suppliers and the warehouse team to confirm delivery schedules, resolve issues, and maintain smooth supply flow.
- Contribute to the preparation of procurement reports, maintain order books, and monitor stock levels.
- Track shipments and follow up to ensure goods are delivered on time.
- Support the preparation of cost analyses and other procurement-related reporting.
Candidate Expectations:
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Resilient
