Purchasing Assistant - Path to Supplier Management (Hybrid)

CUBE Consulting; Letchworth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

CUBE Consulting is seeking a meticulous Purchasing Assistant in Letchworth with hybrid (office/remote) working. You will manage purchase orders through the MRP system, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role offers a clear path into supplier management and commercial negotiation as you support operational efficiency. You'll need experience in purchasing or procurement, familiarity with MRP/ERP, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative approach

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain roles.
• Good understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong stock control and inventory management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders through the MRP system.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain inventory to support production and demand.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve issues.
• Analyse stock usage, shortages and forecasts to guide purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and cost-saving initiatives.
• Work with operations, production and sales teams to meet business needs.
• Support continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Skills

Purchasing

Stock control

MRP/ERP knowledge

Excel

Supplier relationships

Analytical

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

CUBE Consulting is seeking a meticulous Purchasing Assistant in Letchworth with hybrid (office/remote) working. You will manage purchase orders through the MRP system, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role offers a clear path into supplier management and commercial negotiation as you support operational efficiency. You'll need experience in purchasing or procurement, familiarity with MRP/ERP, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative approach