Purchasing Assistant

Just Recruitment is working with a large, global manufacturer, based on the outskirts of Sudbury - they are looking to recruit a Purchasing Assistant, to join their team.The key purpose of this role, is to support the purchasing function of the business, and to support the purchasing manager.Key duties include:Assist in the procurement of indirect materials, raw materials and packaging materials necessary for production and projects, ensuring timely delivery, cost effectiveness and good quality.Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, IT and Quality Assurance teams to coordinate procurement activities and address any supply chain issues.Set up new supplier accounts in our ERP (Business Central) and with Finance.Liaise with suppliers on quotes, issue/release purchase orders to them and manage order confirmation, ETA dates and customers clearance, booking in deliveries with the Logistics team.Resolve invoice queries and obtain invoices.Research and identify potential new suppliersERP and Documentation management: maintain supplier and material information across our systemsBuild relationships with existing /potential suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure things operate smoothly and issues are resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.Monitor inventory levels, analysing demand forecasts, and generating purchase orders to maintain optimal stock levels.Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, industry regulations and quality standards for products and documentationAnalyse procurement and inventory data using Excel to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for process improvementQualifications/Experience:Understanding of purchasing and supply chain challenges and terminology.Reliable, detail-oriented with the ability to manage a conflicting priorities.Ability to maintain and build good working relationships, internally and externally.Able to communicate effectively in writing and verballyExperienced in using Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills (e.g. use of pivot-tables, use of V-Lookup/X-Lookup and other data analysis techniques)Willing to learn new systems and processes and drive improvementWorking hours for this role are Monday to Friday 08:30am - 5pm.Offering free parking and a desirable working location.This is a great opportunity to progress your procurement career.