On-Site Buyer Trainee | Path to Estimator

Morgan Ryder; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life assurance

23 days' annual leave plus bank/legal

Early finish on Fridays

On-site car parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Morgan Ryder in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to support buying activities, source components, and obtain quotations. This on-site role offers exposure to supplier management and cost analysis while you learn the estimating side of manufacturing.

You will build supplier relationships, manage purchase orders, read technical drawings and BOMs, and develop material costing skills. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Some previous buying or purchasing experience, ideally up to two years.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A positive, practical approach, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work fully on-site in Stoke-on-Trent.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, electronics or cable assembly.
• Exposure to supplier quotations, purchase orders, estimating or material costing.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, BOMs or electronic components.
• A CIPS or other relevant supply chain qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting purchasing activities, sourcing components and obtaining competitive supplier quotations.
• Building supplier relationships and monitoring prices, lead times and deliveries.
• Managing purchase orders and maintaining accurate supplier information.
• Learning to interpret technical drawings, specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Developing skills in material costing and customer quotation preparation.
• Helping resolve supply issues and ensuring materials are available to support production.

Skills

ERP/MRP system experience

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Morgan Ryder in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to support buying activities, source components, and obtain quotations. This on-site role offers exposure to supplier management and cost analysis while you learn the estimating side of manufacturing.

You will build supplier relationships, manage purchase orders, read technical drawings and BOMs, and develop material costing skills. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.