Purchasing Assistant

Luxfer MEL Technologies; Swinton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Purchasing Assistant, where you will support a dynamic Procurement Team in a friendly and supportive environment. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills to thrive in procurement. You will be responsible for raising purchase orders, managing supplier documentation, and generating reports. The company values personal development and fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, making it an ideal place to grow your career. If you are detail-oriented and proactive, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Enhanced pension scheme

Potential for annual bonus

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or procurement support role is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are required.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage documentation across sites.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and manage supplier records.
• Generate and distribute procurement reports.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Attitude

Education

Experience in Administrative Role

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

📍 Manchester, UK

💷 £25,000 – £27,000 per annum

🕒 Full-time | Permanent

Benefits:

Free onsite parking

Enhanced pension scheme

Potential for annual bonus

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About Us

Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of Magnesium and Zirconium-based products. Serving industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Defence, Oil & Gas and more, we deliver world-class solutions from our manufacturing bases in Manchester (UK) and New Jersey (USA).

We’re proud of our friendly, supportive culture where personal development is encouraged, and every team member is valued.

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support our busy Procurement Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong administrative background and a proactive, team-focused attitude to develop a rewarding career in procurement.

Reporting to: Head of Procurement

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise purchase orders and manage documentation across UK and US sites
• Support daily operations calls and share relevant updates with the team
• Convert internal requisitions into accurate purchase orders
• Maintain and monitor the contract log, alert buyers to upcoming renewals
• Generate and distribute weekly and monthly procurement reports
• Assist with supplier onboarding and manage supplier records
• Request updated documentation from suppliers and ensure compliance
• Serve as a helpful point of contact for suppliers and internal colleagues
• Participate in regular calls to help resolve supplier payment issues
• General procurement administration and support as needed
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in an administrative or procurement support role
• Strong communication skills and a desire to help others
• Proactive attitude with the ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Comfortable using Excel, Outlook, Teams and other standard applications
  
  

Why Join Luxfer MEL Technologies?

At Luxfer, you'll join a team committed to excellence, innovation, and professional growth. We offer a supportive environment where your contribution makes a difference—every day.

Apply now to become part of our team!

Luxfer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.

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