Purchasing Assistant
1 day ago
Middlesbrough
A well-established, globally recognised organisation is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support its Operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Assistant will support procurement activities to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with operational requirements. Key Responsibilities • Source supplier quotations and support pricing negotiations, • Raise and manage purchase orders and monitor deliveries, • Maintain supplier relationships and manage the order book, • Support inventory control and stock accuracy, • Liaise with internal teams including Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Logistics, • Resolve delivery, quality, and invoice discrepancies, • Support cost-reduction and procurement improvement initiatives, • Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation You will be organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Essential: • Minimum 2 years experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role<...