Purchasing Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable employment agency is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to manage all aspects of purchasing for a company near Thirsk. Applicants should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a 40-hour work week and several employee benefits, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Corporate health cash plan

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and ordering of materials.
• Handle supplier invoice queries.
• Prepare and manage export documentation.

Skills

Purchasing and order management

Strong IT skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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