Purchasing Assistant

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Location: Manchester

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Do you have administration experience ideally looking to be part of a successful, niche, but industry leading organisation?

EDM design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a diverse client base. On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that have an excellent reputation in their industry and a state-of-the-art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.

Based in Manchester we are currently recruiting for a purchasing assistant on a permanent basis to join our friendly purchasing team. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for the ordering of components in line with the build requirements, the expediting of existing orders and the support of the Purchasing manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review Requisitions / MRP and consolidate where possible
Obtain quotations from approved suppliers
Timely conversion of requisitions to Purchase orders
Gain order acknowledgements and expedite to project requirements
Highlight any concerns to the Purchase manager regarding part supply
Identify and materialise savings
Liaise with Planning and design regarding part issues
Work with Quality engineers to resolve issues and return to vendor of materials
Assist Purchase manager with strategic projects / tasks
Work within the larger purchase department for joint projects / strategiesAbout you:

Key Requirements:

Experience in purchasing is preferred but not essential
Excellent administration skills
Confident in use of Microsoft Office (Excel is a must)
Good communication skills with all levels of authority
Able to consider multiple issues to gain the best solution
Excellent attention to detail
Confident in their own skills
Ability to achieve UK security clearance essentialBenefits:

Flexi time hours and 1 day a week WFH
Supportive and enjoyable working environment
Continuous Training and development
Company Pension
25 days holiday + public holidays
Life Insurance following 12 months servicePlease click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

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