Purchasing Assistant - Engineering
4 days ago
Corby
Position: Purchasing Assistant Location: Corby Salay: £28,000 - £31,000 Purchasing Assistant required for a well-established manufacturer of production machinery based in the Corby area. Due to ongoing success, they are seeking an experienced Purchasing Assistant to become part of a successful manufacturing business where your contribution will make a real impact. Purchasing Assistant Position Overview • Source and purchase materials, components, and services in line with business requirements, • Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and product data, • Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and manage schedules, • Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery, pricing, or quality issues, • Work closely with production, design, and sales teams to ensure stock availability, • Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings within the ERP system (NetSuite), • Monitor stock levels and support inventory control processes, • Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier improvements, and process efficiencies Purchasing Assistant Position Requirements • Minimum 5 years' experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment, • Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (desirable), • Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail, • Excellent communication and organisational abilities, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, • Experience using ERP systems (NetSuite advantageous), • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally Purchasing Assistant Position Remuneration • £28,000 - £31,000 dependant upon experience, • Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00 (1 hour lunch), Friday 08:00-16:00 (1 hour lunch), • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays