Purchasing Assistant

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the performance building products sector is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager. The role involves managing stock levels, processing orders, and maintaining procurement records while collaborating with various teams. The successful candidate will need strong IT skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy operational environment is essential.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong literacy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely ordering of raw materials.
• Maintain accurate supplier records.
• Assist with stock takes and reconciliation.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Time management

Communication

Strong work ethic

Tools

Microsoft IT programs

Job description

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Wetherby Laroc Group is an innovation and technology-led manufacturer of performance building products, focusing on coloured and insulated render systems and exterior paints and coatings, for the new build and refurbishment market, sold nationally through distribution partners. With a vision to become the UK’s No. 1 independent manufacturer.

Over the last 10 years, we have seen significant and controlled organic growth to create a current and robust business model that has a good market share and has been structured over many years in preparation for further growth and upscaling.

Our growth has developed from a well-established product development and innovation plan to create some of the most advanced and innovative product technology available in the market, in combination with innovative brands aligned with multi-million-pound investments in state-of-the-art, fully automated manufacturing and distribution facilities.

As part of our continued investment in the future, we’re now recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join our commercial team at our Dalton / Thirsk manufacturing site. The role will support the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager and will have a key part to play in ensuring accurate and timely ordering of raw materials and tight control of stock levels.

The Role:

Reporting to the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager and working alongside our production and wider business teams, you will support the procurement operations of the business. Ensuring raw material stocks meet our production schedule and avoid downtime is a key element of the procurement team’s role. As well as assisting in maintaining these stock levels, you will also be involved in the ordering of office supplies and consumables, undertaking cycle stock counts and booking deliveries into stock.

Maintaining records on our ERP system and liaising with suppliers will be essential in the execution of this role, so IT literacy and a good communication style will be pre-requisites for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

• Ordering of packaging, raw materials, and management of consumable stocks
• Processing of order acknowledgements, delivery notes, and purchase orders
• Maintaining accurate supplier records
• Booking in and out of raw materials, packaging & finished goods
• Assisting with stock takes and reconciliation of stock
• Liaising with suppliers & customs brokers
• Production of business forms, templates and documents as required
• Generating and maintaining departmental spreadsheets
• Provide holiday and absence cover where required
• Any other tasks deemed reasonable as requested by the business

Experience / Skills / Attributes Required

• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information
• Experience of working within a busy operational environment
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines & manage own workload
• Good basic knowledge of Microsoft IT programs,
• Attention to detail and accuracy with strong literacy skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to perform under pressure
• Excellent time management skills, working independently & flexibly
• Ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors & colleagues.