Purchasing Assistant

JBT; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join their dynamic team near Manchester. This role is integral to processing purchase orders and managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. With a focus on optimizing value through negotiation and process improvements, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a leading global technology solutions provider. If you are detail-oriented and eager to contribute to a successful team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing administration or junior buyer roles.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 is required.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders driven by MRP demands and project requirements.
• Negotiate contracts, prices, and payment terms with suppliers.
• Support cross-functional departments with purchasing needs.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in MS Office

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Sage 200

MS Office

Job description

Overview ...

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Reporting To: Purchasing Manager

Location: Proseal UK - Adlington

JBT is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food processing and air transportation industries. We have offices in more than 100 countries and are growing through organic growth and acquisitions. We are always looking for new employees who want to grow with us!

JBT offers a great opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join the Proseal team near Manchester.

Proseal UK Ltd designs and manufactures high-quality tray sealing and conveying systems for the food industry, with manufacturing in the UK, North America, and Australia. Established over 20 years ago, Proseal is the UK leader in tray sealing machinery and tooling, recognized internationally with facilities and offices worldwide.

The Opportunity ...

On Site: Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two paid 15-minute breaks, totaling 40 hours per week.

Main Purpose of Job:

This role involves processing purchase orders driven by MRP demands and project requirements, including sourcing, supplier relationship management, negotiation, and stakeholder communication.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety standards and report issues promptly.
• Manage and prioritize queries from the central Purchasing inbox.
• Process PO requests via MRP demands and ad hoc requests.
• Confirm orders and update delivery dates in the MRP system.
• Recommend sourcing options for value optimization and develop supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts, prices, and payment terms with suppliers.
• Support cross-functional departments with purchasing needs.
• Participate in supplier meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with suppliers via the iQMS system to resolve issues and provide feedback.
• Maintain accuracy of master data in the MRP system.
• Handle general purchasing and supply chain administration.
• Identify and contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills Required:

• Team player with initiative.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Reliable, flexible, and hardworking.

Experience:

• Previous experience in purchasing administration or junior buyer roles.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 is required.
• CIPS qualification is preferred.