Junior Purchasing Assistant in Birmingham, West Midlands
Posted by TMRG
£28,000 – £32,000 a year
Birmingham · Permanent
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
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