Description
Our client is a superb, thriving family business based in Kirklees. They have a strong focus on design, craft, quality, and exceptional service. The long-standing organisation are well known and highly regarded in their sector serving B2B customers across numerous Yorkshire based locations.
The Role:
In this Purchasing Assistant role, you will join a small office-based team and will play a key role in their supply chain, ensuring the smooth flow of materials to support their manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for managing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and working closely with internal teams to minimise disruptions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Raise daily, weekly, and ad-hoc purchase orders and manage communications with suppliers.
- Analyse inventory levels and demand to help optimise stock and reduce costs.
- Check order confirmations and update the internal system with accurate delivery dates.
- Proactively chase supplier deliveries and resolve any issues that arise.
- Liaise with the Goods In and production teams to communicate updates and minimise impacts.
- Maintain accurate records and a database of supplier information.
- Report on supplier performance to help ensure security of supply.
The Person:
- 2+ years of experience in a similar buying or purchasing role.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with good experience using Microsoft Excel.
- A proactive problem-solver with a logical approach and excellent attention to detail.
- A confident decision-maker, able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Hardworking, ambitious, and driven with the ability to adapt to changing workloads.
- Team player with a positive attitude, willing to assist colleagues as needed.
To Apply:
If you have the skills and experience outlined above, please send your CV for immediate consideration. We are unable to reply to every individual application, however if your skills and experience meet the above criteria, we will be in touch within 7 days. Without the above experience, you need not apply.
