Purchasing Assistant

Schneider Electric; Plymouth; 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 in Plymouth. In this role, you will provide vital purchasing administration support, ensuring the timely and accurate supply of parts within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll collaborate with various teams to manage purchase orders, monitor stock levels, and maintain accurate records, all while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a range of health and wellbeing benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in their purchasing career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Holiday Buy & Sell programme

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Gym Flex

Learning Portal

Shopping & Dining Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for parts and services.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with logistics teams.
• Provide operational support in procurement and management.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Computer/ERP literacy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Onsite, Plymouth

Mission:

To provide operational level purchasing administration support to the Residential Controls Segment, including:

• Direct parts purchasing
• Indirect parts purchasing and management, including services and capital.
• Supplier management

Key responsibilities:

• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Support the procurement/planning team to ensure the timing and accurate supply of purchased parts within the plant.
• Assist and provide cover for the planning of manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams.
• Provide and support specification changes to materials and components as driven by any department/function within the plant.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Provide operational support in the procurement and management of all indirect purchase areas including services and capital.

Skills and attributes:

• Proven experience in a purchasing role within a volume manufacturing plant.
• Good level of computer/ERP literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Firm understanding of cross-functional inter-dependencies (operations, finance, supply chain).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Able to collaborate effectively with others to achieve objectives.

Education

• Ideally working towards or CIPS qualified.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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