Purchasing Assistant

Redline Group Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Brackley seeks a motivated Purchasing Assistant to ensure production and supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in a warehouse setting, a keen eye for detail, and be confident using stock control systems. This role involves receiving deliveries, maintaining stock levels, and preparing goods for despatch.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all stock movements.
• Confidence using stock control systems or ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries matching purchase orders.
• Maintain minimum stock levels and perform regular stock counts.
• Prepare and arrange timely despatch of finished goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stock control systems

Organizational skills

Reliability

Tools

ERP software

Job description

My client are looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant to join their friendly and growing team in Brackley. They design and manufacture custom plastic enclosures, providing high-quality, precision-engineered products to a wide range of industries. As part of their operations team, you’ll play a key role in keeping their production and supply chain running smoothly.

Key Duties & Responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant, based in Brackley

Goods In

• Receive and check deliveries, ensuring items match purchase orders and include all necessary paperwork.
• Book received goods into stock and store in the correct locations.
• Quarantine non-compliant goods and work with Purchasing and Quality Assurance to resolve issues.
• Return or scrap excess stock from works orders in line with company procedures.

Picking & Kitting

• Accurately pick and kit jobs for works orders in a timely manner.
• Check items against picking lists and report shortages or damages.
• Create kit boxes ("wind tunnels") and manage warehouse and/or line-side Kanban systems.

Stock Control

• Maintain minimum stock levels, including consumable parts.
• Perform regular stock counts, cycle checks, and ensure inventory accuracy.

Goods Out / Despatch

• Prepare and arrange the timely despatch of finished goods for customers.

Purchasing Support

• Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

General Duties

• Keep all stock areas tidy, well organised, and compliant with company standards.
• Follow company processes and procedures.
• Support management with projects and other reasonable duties as required.

About the Brackley based Purchasing Assistant

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all stock movements.
• Confidence using stock control systems or ERP software (training can be provided).
• Works well independently and as part of a small, close-knit team.
• Is reliable, organised, and takes pride in their work.

If you are keen, please send over an updated CV to (URL removed) or call (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).