Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant – Bristol

The rewards

• £32,000–£35,000 per annum
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days with service
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Sick pay
• Discretionary bonus
• Immediate start available
• Opportunities for progression to Purchasing Supervisor

Hours

• Full-time — 37.5 hours per week, 08:30–17:00 (some flexibility available)
• Permanent position

The role of Purchasing Assistant:

• Developing and implementing cost optimisation and enhancing supply chain efficiency
• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability
• Negotiating terms with suppliers to ensure favourable pricing and payment terms
• Managing supplier relationships including ongoing performance evaluation and on‑time deliveries
• Monitoring inventory levels, analysing demand patterns, and implementing inventory management strategies
• Carrying out regular stock counts in accordance with company requirements
• Supporting the Quality Coordinator with supplier non-conformances
• Compiling and maintaining supplier records, databases, price lists, specifications, and contracts
• Raising purchase orders and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery
• Preparing reports on purchases including cost analysis
• Co‑ordinating with the finance team on purchase ledger queries

The ideal Purchasing Assistant:

• Previous purchasing experience within manufacturing or a supplier‑based industry
• Additional supply chain experience — beneficial
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems — advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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