Plant Purchasing Specialist: Operations & Compliance

Manpower UK Ltd; Leigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Purchasing Assistant in Leigh. The role involves managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Strong computer skills, especially in ERP systems and Excel, along with excellent communication capabilities, are essential. The ideal candidate must thrive in a team setting and be detail-oriented, ensuring smooth purchasing operations. This permanent position offers an opportunity to significantly contribute to purchasing administration.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer skills, especially in ERP systems and Excel.
• Experience in purchasing planning and workflow management is required.
• Excellent communication skills, including Teams and presentations, are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and transport orders for scrap & regrind loads.
• Book receipts and resolve invoice/order data issues with finance and suppliers.
• Support stock management in line with Group targets.

Skills

Strong computer skills, including ERP systems and Excel

Excellent communication skills

Experience in purchasing planning and workflow management

Ability to multitask and work collaboratively

Knowledge of business purchasing and supplier relationships

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Purchasing Assistant in Leigh. The role involves managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Strong computer skills, especially in ERP systems and Excel, along with excellent communication capabilities, are essential. The ideal candidate must thrive in a team setting and be detail-oriented, ensuring smooth purchasing operations. This permanent position offers an opportunity to significantly contribute to purchasing administration.