Purchasing Assistant
hace 21 horas
Southampton
Purchasing Assistant Location: Southampton, Hampshire Salary: £28,500 Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract Working Pattern: Full-time, onsite About the Company We are a high-tech manufacturing company based in Southampton, designing and producing advanced laser-based technology used across a wide range of industrial applications. Our products are supplied to customers globally, and our UK operation plays a key role within a well-established international engineering group. The environment is fast-paced, technical and collaborative, offering exposure to modern manufacturing and supply chain operations. The Role Reporting to the Senior Buyer, this role provides hands-on support to the purchasing function and the wider supply chain team. It is a varied position offering excellent exposure to procurement, inventory management and supplier coordination within a manufacturing environment. This role would suit someone with some purchasing experience or someone looking to develop a career in supply chain and procurement. Key Responsibilities Generate and issue inventory purchase orders in line with MRP demand and commodity strategies Raise non-production purchase orders and obtain order acknowledgements Expedite late deliveries and maintain accurate delivery dates within the MRP system Liaise with internal stakeholders on the status of open non-production purchase orders Manage Kanban systems, stock replenishment and invoice reconciliation Work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve delivery and invoice queries Support cost, lead-time and payment term negotiations Assist with supplier change projects (ECOs and ECRs) Support new product development and introduction activities Produce monthly and quarterly KPI reports, including supplier spend and performance data Collect, maintain and manage supplier compliance data Input and maintain accurate master data within the ERP system Complete monthly credit card reconciliation Manage stock control and purchasing for communal areas and meeting rooms, including stationery Skills & Experience Previous purchasing experience is beneficial but not essential Experience in an office-based role; exposure to manufacturing environments is an advantage Strong IT skills, particularly MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams Confident with numerical data and accurate data handling Personal Attributes Strong verbal and written communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities Calm, professional and respectful when working under pressure Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within a high-tech manufacturing supply chain, working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and technically interesting environment. TPBN1_UKTJ