Purchasing Assistant

6 month fixed term contract

Northumberland

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are exclusively supporting an established manufacturing organisation in Northumberland on the appointment of a Purchasing Assistant to join their team on a full time, fixed term contract basis for 6 months.

This role will be based on site and working hours are Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:00 and Fridays 07:30-12:30 with flexibility to an 08:00 start if preferred.

There is also the option to work a 9-day fortnight to have every other Friday off.

You will need to be immediately available for this role and able to commit to an end of January/early February 2025 start date.

The Role:

* Purchase Requisition Processing.

* Raise purchase orders, issue to suppliers and confirm delivery dates.

* Responsible for booking in non-stock items as and when required.

* Responsible for expediting purchase orders, updating the ERP system and communicating any late deliveries to internal stakeholders.

* Review and negotiate supplier pricing and payment terms in relation to purchase requisitions.

* Review supplier quotations ensuring they meet delivery requirements, target pricing and delivery quantity.

* Monitor stock levels in order to replenish stock as and when needed.

* Address issues relating to shortages, delivery delays and damaged goods.

* Source alternative items/suppliers in relation to all purchase requisitions.

* Coordinate supplier returns and exchanges.

* Work with, and support suppliers to achieve on time, in full delivery of products.

* Work closely with stakeholders to keep them informed of open purchase order queries and resolution.

* Responsible for issuing supplier approval questionnaires, ensuring all information received meets approval criteria.

* Housekeeping of ERP database. Ensuring supplier pricing, lead times, contact information is accurate.

* Invoice query management.

* Other admin duties as and when requested.

The Person/Requirements:

* 2-3 years of experience in a similar position.

* Excellent attention to detail.

* Strong administration skills.

* Strong communication skills.

* MRP experience preferred but not essential.

* Good understanding of Purchase Order process.

* Good understanding of MS Office applications.

For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment