Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant \- Bristol

The rewards

• £32,000–£35,000 per annum


• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days with service


• Company pension


• Free on\-site parking


• Sick pay


• Discretionary bonus


• Immediate start available


• Opportunities for progression to Purchasing Supervisor

• Full\-time — 37\.5 hours per week, 08:30–17:00 (some flexibility available)


• Permanent position

• Developing and implementing cost optimisation and enhancing supply chain efficiency


• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost\-effectiveness, and sustainability


• Negotiating terms with suppliers to ensure favourable pricing and payment terms


• Managing supplier relationships including ongoing performance evaluation and on\-time deliveries


• Monitoring inventory levels, analysing demand patterns, and implementing inventory management strategies


• Carrying out regular stock counts in accordance with company requirements


• Supporting the Quality Coordinator with supplier non\-conformances


• Compiling and maintaining supplier records, databases, price lists, specifications, and contracts


• Raising purchase orders and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery


• Preparing reports on purchases including cost analysis


• Co\-ordinating with the finance team on purchase ledger queries

• Previous purchasing experience within manufacturing or a supplier\-based industry


• Additional supply chain experience — beneficial


• Experience with ERP or MRP systems — advantageous


• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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