Purchasing Assistant

Holdich Recruitment; Tetford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free parking

Job summary

Holdich Recruitment is assisting a client in Thetford with a Purchasing Assistant role within a manufacturing/engineering setting. The position focuses on processing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining accurate records to support production and inventory management.

Working Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 (37.5 hours). Benefits include a pension and free parking. Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred to optimize procurement and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
• Excellent supplier liaison and record-keeping skills.
• Attention to accuracy and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders.

Skills

ERP systems

MRP systems

Stock control

Supplier liaison

Tools

ERP

Job description

Our client is a very successful, unique, international engineering company who manufacture bespoke machinery for a large portfolio of customers throughout the UK.

The operation in Thetford employs 80 dedicated and loyal staff and the company is riding high at the moment with an annual turnover of over 20 million pounds per year.

A Purchasing Assistant is required to join the supply chain team ensuring materials, goods, and services are procured efficiently and cost-effectively to meet business requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase orders
• Supplier liaison
• Accurate record keeping
• Stock & inventory management
• Work closely with production, stores, engineering and accounts
• Soure alternative suppliers

We are looking for someone in a purchasing role from a manufacturing and or engineering environment with knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.

Monday to Friday - 0830 to 1700, 37.5 hours per week

• Salary to suit experience
• Pension
• Free parking