Purchasing Assistant — Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Dubizzle Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is looking for a proactive Purchasing Assistant to support their Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships, ensuring materials and services are procured efficiently. This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, along with at least 3 years of experience in a relevant purchasing or supply chain position. Join a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment is desirable.
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing activities and supplier administration.
• Issue RFQs and track order deliveries to ensure on-time status.
• Act as contact for Operations and Engineering on pricing and lead times.

Skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

HNC qualification or relevant experience

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is looking for a proactive Purchasing Assistant to support their Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships, ensuring materials and services are procured efficiently. This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, along with at least 3 years of experience in a relevant purchasing or supply chain position. Join a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.