Purchasing Assistant

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

About Filtronic

Filtronic is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced RF, microwave and millimetre-wave electronics. We support customers across defence, aerospace, space and critical communications markets, delivering high-reliability solutions through engineering excellence and a collaborative, agile culture.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Purchasing Assistant to support our central Supply Chain team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the timely and compliant procurement of materials and services required to support operations across our UK sites.

You will be responsible for supporting day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier administration and order management, while working closely with Operations, Engineering, Projects and Finance to ensure business requirements are met efficiently and accurately.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing or supply chain professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and contributing to continuous improvement.

• Issue RFQs and obtain quotations from approved suppliers in line with business requirements
• Convert approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and approval limits
• Support the submission and tracking of advance payment requests
• Track and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery, escalating and communicating any significant changes to relevant stakeholders
• Support the onboarding of new suppliers in line with company processes
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and records, including supplier lead times and pricing information
• Provide operational administrative support for assigned locations, including monitoring and replenishment of consumables across Operations and Engineering
• Provide ad-hoc support with goods receipt and shipping activities via the company MRP system
• Support Finance in resolving supplier invoice queries and discrepancies
• Assist with budget tracking and cost-saving initiatives
• Act as a point of contact for Operations, Projects and Engineering regarding the status of goods and services, advising on pricing, lead times and changes as required
• Prepare purchasing reports and data for the management team
• Ensure compliance with all purchasing policies, procedures and controls
• Undertake additional administrative or supply chain duties as required by the manager

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• HNC qualification or experience in a relevant business, supply chain or technical discipline
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain role
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment is desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Good negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Please call our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair on 07483 917543 (anytime) if you would like to chat about this role or clarify the salary, benefits or any other details prior to investing your time applying.

Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.