Purchasing Assistant

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable engineering organization in Leeds is seeking a Purchasing Assistant. The role involves assisting with purchasing materials, managing supplier orders, and updating ERP systems. Offering a competitive salary of up to £25,000 and extensive benefits including 33 holidays, this position is perfect for recent graduates with relevant qualifications.

Benefits

33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

8% Combined Pension

Flexible working hours

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Qualifications

• Recent graduation with a BSc in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain or similar.
• Experience as a Purchasing Assistant or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the purchasing of materials for manufacturing.
• Support in progressing orders with suppliers.
• Produce weekly updates on delivery and forecasts.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Willingness to learn

Education

BSc in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain

Job description

33 Holidays, Frequent Work Events/Socials and State-Of-The-Art-Facilities are just a few of the benefits that the Purchasing Assistant will enjoy whilst working with this impressive engineering organisation.

Established over 100 years ago, this highly impressive engineering organisation has become a vital partner to their high profile clientele.Operating out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, they currently employ over 120 people and produce bespoke high-end products for use in a variety of industries and types of facilities.

This employer is based in LEEDS, meaning that the successful Purchasing Assistant will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns and cities including Bradford, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bingley and Keighley.

Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant will include:

• Assist in the purchasing of materials for the manufacturing and assembly of goods
• Support in progressing orders with items ordered from UK and overseas suppliers
• Produce weekly updates on delivery and forecasts
• Ensure ERP systems are up-to-date with regards to expected delivery dates and accurate pricing
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers

For the Purchasing Assistant, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Recent graduation with a BSc in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain or similar
• Experience as a Purchasing Assistant or similar
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability and willingness to learn

Salary and benefits:

• Up to £25,000 (depending on experience)
• Flexible working hours (37.5 Hours per week)
• Monday to Thursday - 08:15am to 17:00pm
• Friday - 08:15am to 12:45pm
• 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• 8% Combined Pension

To apply for the Purchasing Assistant role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV.Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.