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Purchasing Assistant
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
My client are looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant to join their friendly and growing team in Brackley. They design and manufacture custom plastic enclosures, providing high-quality, precision-engineered products to a wide range of industries. As part of their operations team, you'll play a key role in keeping their production and supply chain running smoothly.
Key Duties & Responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant, based in Brackley:
Goods In
Receive and check deliveries, ensuring items match purchase orders and include all necessary paperwork.
Book received goods into stock and store in the correct locations.
Quarantine non-compliant goods and work with Purchasing and Quality Assurance to resolve issues.
Return or scrap excess stock from works orders in line with company procedures.Picking & Kitting
Accurately pick and kit jobs for works orders in a timely manner.
Check items against picking lists and report shortages or damages.
Create kit boxes ("wind tunnels") and manage warehouse and/or line-side Kanban systems.Stock Control
Maintain minimum stock levels, including consumable parts.
Perform regular stock counts, cycle checks, and ensure inventory accuracy.Goods Out / Despatch
Prepare and arrange the timely despatch of finished goods for customers.Purchasing Support
Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.General Duties
Keep all stock areas tidy, well organised, and compliant with company standards.
Follow company processes and procedures.
Support management with projects and other reasonable duties as required.
About the Brackley based Purchasing Assistant:
We're looking for someone who:
Has previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all stock movements.
Is confident using stock control systems or ERP software (training can be provided).
Works well independently and as part of a small, close-knit team.
Is reliable, organised, and takes pride in their work.
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