Junior Purchasing Assistant 

Aston, Birmingham, onsite

Up to £30,000

Company Profile

A large established engineering and manufacturing firm, that exports globally are adding to their small purchasing team. This is a brand-new role due to growth offering full training and development opportunities.

What’s on offer

• Parking
• Working hours are 9am to 4pm
• Canteen onsite
• 22 days holiday
• Guaranteed Annual salary reviews

What will do as a Purchasing Assistant 

• Coordinate and manage purchase orders to ensure materials, components
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and maintain competitive purchasing costs
• Monitor stock levels and material availability to support production schedules
• Track supplier deliveries, resolve late shipments, and address any purchasing or supply chain issues promptly
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, update the ERP system, and ensure all purchase orders are raised correctly
• Raise invoices and check supplier pricing

What will you need to be a Purchasing Assistant 

• 1 to 2 years experience in Purchasing, Buying or supply chain
• Happy to be based onsite
• Manufacturing industry experience is essential
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems
• Worked in a fast paced role
• Must be proficient in Excel

Job Number 11374