Senior Purchasing Assistant

Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting a Senior Purchasing Assistant to join a growing engineering business.

The role focuses on identifying and sourcing new suppliers to reduce material costs, with emphasis on metals/fabrication knowledge, and managing supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will raise and manage purchase orders, obtain quotations, and negotiate terms while ensuring accurate records in the ERP system.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Metals/steel knowledge would be advantageous.
• Experience 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 ERP/MRP or purchasing system.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Purchasing experience

Metals/steel knowledge

PO management

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Attention to detail

ERP/MRP familiarity

CIPS qualifications desirable

Education

CIPS / Purchasing qualifications

Tools

ERP/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.

“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

Reference: JP-SPAL