Procurement Assistant - Flexible Hours + WFH (Manchester)

EDM Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time hours

Work from home 1 day per week

Company Pension

25 days holiday + public holidays

Life Insurance after 12 months

Job summary

EDM Ltd in Manchester is recruiting a Purchasing Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis. The role supports the purchasing team by ordering components, expediting existing orders and assisting the Purchasing Manager to meet build requirements.

Candidates should have strong administration skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. The role offers flexi time, one day per week remote work, a company pension, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent administration skills.
• Confident in use of Microsoft Office (Excel is a must).
• Good communication skills with all levels of authority.
• Able to consider multiple issues to gain the best solution.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident in their own skills.
• Ability To Achieve UK Security Clearance Essential

Responsibilities

• Review Requisitions / MRP and consolidate where possible.
• Obtain quotations from approved suppliers.
• Timely conversion of requisitions to Purchase orders.
• Gain order acknowledgements and expedite to project requirements.
• Highlight any concerns to the Purchase manager regarding part supply.
• Identify and materialise savings.
• Liaise with Planning and design regarding part issues.
• Work with Quality engineers to resolve issues and return to vendor of materials.
• Assist Purchase manager with strategic projects / tasks.
• Work within the larger purchase department for joint projects / strategies

Skills

Administration

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Security clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EDM Ltd in Manchester is recruiting a Purchasing Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis. The role supports the purchasing team by ordering components, expediting existing orders and assisting the Purchasing Manager to meet build requirements.

Candidates should have strong administration skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. The role offers flexi time, one day per week remote work, a company pension, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, and ongoing training.