Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant - About our client: Our client is a well-established and growing specialist business operating within the automotive sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team and support the day-to-day purchasing and supply chain operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing supplier relationships, supporting stock availability, and ensuring smooth operational processes., Purchasing Assistant - Responsibilities:

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and deliveries
• Source products and obtain supplier quotations
• Monitor and manage outstanding orders, ensuring delivery timescales are met
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and stock records
• Support stock control and replenishment activities
• Monitor incoming deliveries and maintain accurate records
• Resolve supplier queries, invoice discrepancies, and delivery issues
• Work closely with internal teams to support customer and operational requirements
• Assist with wider purchasing and supply chain activities
  
  Previous experience within the automotive, manufacturing, engineering, or parts environment
• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a similar role
• Experience managing supplier relationships and raising purchase orders
• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy environment
• Confident communication skills with both internal teams and external suppliers
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and purchasing systems
• Experience with ERP or stock management systems
  
  Osborne Appointments is an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary, contract, and permanent placements.
  
  Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) with profit-sharing bonus scheme
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Enhanced holiday allowance linked to length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking