Purchasing Assistant 

Location: Maldon

£28,000 per annum

Purchasing assistant required to join a business purchasing department in a local manufacturing business. This is a full time permanent role, working 8.30 – 5pm Monday – Friday.

You will join a team of 4 within purchasing, reporting into the Procurement Manager. The ideal candidate will have a background in purchasing, planning and / or shipping.

Day to Day Duties: 

• Process and monitor purchase requisitions for company Systems, including offshore manufacturing shipping and associated documents.
• Progress purchase orders and coordinate with the finance department for invoicing upon completion.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding stock levels, lead times, and pricing.
• Assist with daily pick lists and packing, ensuring all shipments are adequately packaged for safe transit.
• Participate in stocktaking activities and maintain accurate inventory of all finished goods in stock.
• Organise finished goods for easy picking and maintain their condition.
• Keep track of non-finished goods stock inventory and work with the Procurement Team to replenish stock as needed, ensuring shelf-life requirements are met.
• Provide shipping information to the Sales team when requested.
• Prepare parts for internal work instructions and coordinate with the relevant department.
• Manage dispatch paperwork and customer-specific labelling requirements.
• Work with couriers to expedite delivery and shipping as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have experience within purchasing / procurement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Good understanding of MRP principles and use of internal systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Pay, Benefits & Working hours

• Basic salary of £28,000
• Private Health care
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Death in service (4 times basic salary)
• Attractive office locations, with free on-site parking
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holiday