Buying Assistant

A manufacturer of high-quality items for the home is recruiting a Purchasing Assistant/Assistant Buyer to work within their Manchester facility and support the business by providing Purchasing support. You will deal with several suppliers and ensure that all purchase orders are raised.

This is a full-time position offering stability and career progression.

Alongside a competitive salary, the business offers a generous pension scheme, life assurance plus a raft of other benefits. You will work a 35-hour week 9-5 Monday to Friday.

As their Purchasing Assistant/Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for:

• The management of orders within the companies ERP system
• Raise PO's and expedite these to suppliers for payment.
• Negotiate prices and service requirements with existing suppliers and some new suppliers too.
• Monitor inventory levels so that the business does not run out of stock.

To be successful in this role as a Purchasing Assistant/Assistant Buyer you will need:

• To have worked within a manufacturing business within the purchasing function.
• Experience in using ERP systems and have ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Packages
• Excellent Communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

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