Purchasing Assistant

Castle Employment; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company near Thirsk is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to handle all purchasing aspects. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar position, strong IT skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively. This position offers a 40-hour work week and various benefits including 28 days of annual leave and a salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Corporate health cash plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and ordering of packaging and raw materials.
• Managing supplier invoice queries.
• Preparing and managing export documentation.
• Negotiating pricing with suppliers.

Skills

Purchasing experience

IT skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant for an established company based near Thirsk, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing and ordering of packaging, raw materials, and management of consumable stocks
• Managing supplier invoice queries
• Processing order acknowledgements, delivery notes, and purchase orders
• Preparing and managing export documentation
• Arranging the handling and delivery of raw materials
• Producing reports as required
• Assisting with stock control, including stock takes and reconciliation
• Negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers
• Maintaining and updating the approved supplier list
• Booking in and out raw materials, packaging, and finished goods

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within purchasing or supply chain
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capability to prioritise effectively and perform under pressure
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and drive change and improvements to deliver results
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach to supporting internal stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

What We Offer

• Based in Thirsk
• 40-hour working week
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), increasing with service up to a maximum of 33 days
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life assurance at three times annual salary
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate health cash plan and employee assistance programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme