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Purchasing Assistant - Engineering

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 31,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Position: Purchasing Assistant

Location: Corby 

Salay: £28,000 - £31,000

Purchasing Assistant required for a well-established manufacturer of production machinery based in the Corby area. Due to ongoing success, they are seeking an experienced Purchasing Assistant to become part of a successful manufacturing business where your contribution will make a real impact.

Purchasing Assistant Position Overview

Source and purchase materials, components, and services in line with business requirements
Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and product data
Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and manage schedules
Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery, pricing, or quality issues
Work closely with production, design, and sales teams to ensure stock availability
Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings within the ERP system (NetSuite)
Monitor stock levels and support inventory control processes
Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier improvements, and process efficiencies 

Purchasing Assistant Position Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (desirable)
Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Experience using ERP systems (NetSuite advantageous)
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally 

Purchasing Assistant Position Remuneration 

£28,000 - £31,000 dependant upon experience
Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00 (1 hour lunch), Friday 08:00-16:00 (1 hour lunch)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Full training and support from experienced colleaguesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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