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Wiltshire
Salary: 27,000 - 28,000 per year
Our client is a leading specialist in the manufacturing sector and is currently seeking a Procurement Assistant to join their team during a dynamic growth phase.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Production Manager to handle purchase orders, source and compare supplier quotes, maintain strong supplier relationships, and ensure goods are delivered on time.
- Provide the sales team with accurate pricing and lead time information for purchased materials.
- 1-2 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
- Familiarity with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
- Understanding of the full purchasing cycle, including purchase order management.
- Knowledge of procurement documentation and supply chain processes.
- Awareness of inventory classifications and stock management.
- Experience in liaising with external suppliers and maintaining strong relationships.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations and quality control procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Experience entering data into an ERP system.
- Strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes is advantageous.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with different departments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (flexible working available).
- Company pension scheme.
- BUPA private healthcare.
- Performance-related bonus scheme (up to 10%).
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Cycle to work scheme.
