Purchasing Assistant
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Southampton |
| Area | Hampshire, England |
| Sector | Manufacturing - Procurement |
| Salary | £25000 - £28500 per annum |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Ben Green |
| Job Ref | BG-4 |
| Job Views | 35 |
- Description
- This is a fantastic chance for candidates with experience working in a purchasing and/or office environment, with an eagerness to join a world leader in engineering and manufacturing technology, in a role that is critical to the success of the supply chain. This is a global engineering powerhouse with decades of experience, and you’ll get to work at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility alongside an established procurement team.
Reporting into the Senior Buyer, you’ll assist with tasks and actions for both purchasing and the wider supply chain team. A typical day will involve generating purchase orders, (using the company MRP system), expediting late deliveries, and working with various stakeholders across the business.
What are we looking for?- Previous purchasing experience would be beneficial
- Experience of working in an office environment, ideally within a manufacturing business
- IT literate, strong knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
- Personality: Eager to learn, excellent communication skills and calm under pressure
- Hybrid working options
- Flexibility on start and finish times with a 1pm finish on a Friday
- Eagerness from team to either extend this contract or turn into a permanent role after 12 months
- Private medical insurance and employee assistance program
- Chance to work at a growing, global manufacturing business with great brand reputation and a proven pathway of progression
