Procurement Assistant — Manufacturing & ERP

Adecco (Portugal); Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is hiring an Assistant Buyer in Bridgnorth. This permanent role is 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a salary of £36,000–£39,000 per annum.

You will support the purchasing function, ensuring materials and services are ordered to meet production needs in a manufacturing setting. You'll work with suppliers, production, planning and warehouse teams, manage purchase orders, monitor deliveries, maintain ERP records and contribute to cost-saving initiatives while

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement roles.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in manufacturing.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Monitor order progress and expedite deliveries as needed.
• Liaise with suppliers on lead times, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain supplier and product data in the ERP system.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and demand.
• Resolve supplier queries and delivery discrepancies.
• Obtain quotations and support supplier sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with production and planning to ensure material availability.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Produce purchasing reports and maintain procurement records.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP/MRP

Excel

Supplier liaison

Communication

Organisational skills

Procurement

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is hiring an Assistant Buyer in Bridgnorth. This permanent role is 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a salary of £36,000–£39,000 per annum.

You will support the purchasing function, ensuring materials and services are ordered to meet production needs in a manufacturing setting. You'll work with suppliers, production, planning and warehouse teams, manage purchase orders, monitor deliveries, maintain ERP records and contribute to cost-saving initiatives while