Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant Job Type: Full-time Location: Birmingham Salary: £30,000 We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to provide administrative and commercial support across the business, with a stronger focus on procurement activity.

The Purchasing Assistant will help ensure supplier orders, records and quotation documents are prepared accurately and in a timely manner. This is an excellent opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant with experience in purchasing, procurement, material control or a similar administrative role.

Day-to-day of the role Prepare and issue purchase orders in line with approved requisitions. Obtain and compare supplier quotations, taking into account price, quantity, lead times and commercial terms such as landed costs.

Liaise with suppliers to secure order acknowledgements and confirm delivery dates. Chase outstanding orders by email and telephone, keeping suppliers informed where orders are overdue. Support the identification of alternative suppliers and cost-saving opportunities, subject to technical and commercial approval.

Assist in resolving pricing, batch and invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams. Review weekly stock reports and raise purchase orders where required. Support new product introductions and RFQs by submitting requests to the supply base.

Assist with material control and reporting, including weekly and month-end reports, planning reports and negative stock reports. Provide day-to-day administrative support to the commercial team, including preparing customer quotations for routine referrals and aftermarket items.

Required Skills & Qualifications Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, material control or a similar administrative role. Confidence working with numerical information and strong attention to detail. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with suppliers.

Strong spreadsheet skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Ability to use computer systems and databases accurately and efficiently. Team-oriented approach, while also being able to work independently when needed.

Flexible, practical and organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Experience using an ERP or MRP system would be beneficial. Benefits Annual bonus 1pm finishes on a Friday 33 days h...

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