Purchaser

Opportunity to join a busy purchasing function within a well established manufacturing environment. You'll support day to day buying operations, ensuring materials are ordered, tracked and delivered in line with business requirements. Ideal for someone organised, detail focused and comfortable working at pace.

• Stable Monday-Friday role within a successful manufacturing business.
• Position offering real exposure to supply chain operations and supplier management.
• Opportunity to move to a 4 day working week after probation.

• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with operational requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Monitor open orders and proactively follow up to ensure on time delivery.
• Support stock control processes and maintain accurate system records.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking and reporting.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, delivery or quantity discrepancies.
• Work closely with stores, production and finance to maintain smooth supply flow.
• Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems and support reporting requirements.

• Previous experience in a purchasing, buying admin or supply chain support role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment desirable.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Confident communicator comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Good systems capability (ERP/MRP) and strong Excel skills.
• Able to prioritise workload in a fast moving environment.

• Competitive salary package (£32,000-£38,000 depending on experience).
• Opportunity to move to a 4 day week following successful probation.
• Flexitime with flexible start and finish times.
• Health & wellbeing support including dental, optical and GP services.
• Pension contributions.
• Free on site parking and employee benefits initiatives.
• Permanent opportunity within a supportive, established team.

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