Senior Purchasing Assistant

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd invites applications for a Senior Purchasing Assistant in an established engineering manufacturing environment. You will source new suppliers, manage POs, and aim to reduce material costs while navigating fast-paced delivery demands.

The role requires strong supplier relationships, ERP/MRP experience, and a track record in procurement. CIPS qualifications are desirable, with a proactive, detail-focused approach and solid negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders.
• Strong supplier relationship and communication skills.
• Good commercial and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP or purchasing system.
• CIPS/Purchasing qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Raise, process and manage purchase orders following company procedures.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations for competitive pricing.
• Liaise with suppliers on pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on late deliveries.
• Maintain purchasing, supplier and product records in the ERP system.
• Assist with supplier selection, onboarding and ongoing management.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier relationships

Negotiation skills

ERP/MRP experience

Attention to detail

Education

CIPS qualification desirable

Tools

ERP system

MRP system

Job description

Senior Purchasing Assistant

Excellent opportunity for a proven Purchasing Assistant / Buyer to join an established, growing engineering business.

Primarily responsible for identifying and sourcing new suppliers to ensure material costs are reduced where possible. Specific metals / fabrication knowledge would be an advantage.

Fantastic working culture and tenure amongst the team. Very friendly and supportive environment.

Due to continued growth, we are working in partnership with an established engineering manufacturer to recruit a Senior Purchasing Assistant / Buyer to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experience purchasing professional with a track record of identifying and sourcing new suppliers to help reduce material costs. As prices can vary at short notice, the role is fairly fast paced in nature. Strong communication skills and relationship building with suppliers are both important qualities for this role.

Salary: c£35,000 as a guideline (possibly flexible DOE) + 25 days holiday. Early Friday finish.

This Senior Purchasing Assistant job will suit:

• Demonstrable experience within a purchasing / procurement environment, preferably within a manufacturing / engineering business. Specific metals / steel experience would be highly relevant.
• Experience of raising and managing purchase orders.
• Strong supplier relationship and communication skills.
• Good commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP or purchasing system.
• CIPS / Purchasing related qualifications are desirable, but not essential for the right character fit.

The Senior Purchasing Assistant job will involve:

• Raise, process and manage purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value for money.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, order amendments and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on late or delayed deliveries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records within the company purchasing/ERP system.
• Assist with supplier selection, onboarding and ongoing supplier management.
• Negotiate, where appropriate, pricing, delivery terms and other commercial requirements with suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

This Senior Purchasing Assistant job is commutable from Coalville, Loughborough, Leicester, Castle Donington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derby, Nottingham.

Reference: JP-SPAL