Purchasing Assistant

EDM Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time hours

One day a week WFH

Company Pension

25 days holiday + public holidays

Life Insurance after 12 months service

Job summary

EDM Limited, based in Manchester, is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join the friendly purchasing team. The role involves ordering components per build requirements, expediting orders, and supporting the Purchasing Manager. It is a permanent, full-time position with hybrid work options.

You will review requisitions, obtain supplier quotes, convert requisitions to purchase orders, and liaise with planning and design to resolve part issues. UK security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent administration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication at all levels.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Able to achieve UK security clearance.

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 skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

UK security clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Location: Manchester

Salary: 24,000 - 26,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Do you have administration experience ideally looking to be part of a successful, niche, but industry leading organisation?

EDM design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a diverse client base. On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that have an excellent reputation in their industry and a state-of-the-art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.

Based in Manchester we are currently recruiting for a purchasing assistant on a permanent basis to join our friendly purchasing team. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for the ordering of components in line with the build requirements, the expediting of existing orders and the support of the Purchasing manager.

Duties and 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

About you:

Key Requirements:

• 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

Benefits:

• Flexi time hours and 1 day a week WFH
• Supportive and enjoyable working environment
• Continuous Training and development
• Company Pension
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Life Insurance following 12 months service

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Purchaser, Purchasing, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Procurement Operations, Assistant Procurement Executive, Procurement Admin, Purchasing Assistant, Assistant Buyer, Office Assistant, Office Admin, Procurement Assistant, Senior Administrator, Office Administrator may also be considered for this role.