Procurement Assistant: Stock Control & Cost Savings

Appointments Personnel; Crewe; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Assistant in Crewe to ensure the production team is well-supported. This role involves monitoring stock levels, placing purchase orders, and maintaining supplier information. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and confidence in communication. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum, a full-time permanent role, and opportunities for career development within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term stability

Opportunities for learning and development

Free on-site parking

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain coordination, or similar administrative roles.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring components are ordered in line with production requirements.
• Reviewing and acting upon MRP reports.
• Placing purchase orders and expediting deliveries when required.
• Maintaining accurate product, stock, and supplier information.
• Running weekly demand-planning reports and highlighting potential shortages.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance sourcing, reduce costs, and improve value.
• Supporting Buyers with project work and departmental initiatives.
• Managing can indemnities reports and updating Account Managers where needed.
• Assisting with general office administration.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Confidence communicating

Ability to interpret data

Team-focused approach

Previous experience in purchasing

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Assistant in Crewe to ensure the production team is well-supported. This role involves monitoring stock levels, placing purchase orders, and maintaining supplier information. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and confidence in communication. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum, a full-time permanent role, and opportunities for career development within a supportive team culture.