Purchasing Associate - Manufacturing, Full-Time

Confidential; Leigh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £29,000-£34,000

Well-established manufacturing company

Career development and progression

Job summary

Confidential in Wigan is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join a market-leading manufacturing business. The role focuses on day-to-day purchasing, PO processing, supplier liaison, and cost control, within a busy environment.

Candidates should have experience in purchasing/procurement administration, with strong communication and organisational skills. Proficiency in SAP, Sage and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Purchasing Admin or Procurement Administrator or similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment is advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of SAP, Sage or similar purchasing systems.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Raise and process purchase orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Liaise with suppliers for quotations, pricing checks and delivery dates.
• Monitor outstanding orders and follow up on delays.
• Maintain purchasing records and update supplier/order info.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Work with Sales, Accounts, Logistics and others to meet needs.
• Resolve supplier queries and invoice/delivery issues.
• Support stock monitoring and communicate purchasing requirements.
• Assist with cost control and identify process improvements.
• Ensure purchasing documentation is accurate and filed.
• Provide general admin support to the purchasing team.

Skills

Purchasing

SAP

Sage

Excel

Communication

Organisational

Negotiation

Supplier management

Tools

SAP

Sage

Excel

Job description

Confidential in Wigan is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join a market-leading manufacturing business. The role focuses on day-to-day purchasing, PO processing, supplier liaison, and cost control, within a busy environment.

Candidates should have experience in purchasing/procurement administration, with strong communication and organisational skills. Proficiency in SAP, Sage and Excel is preferred.