Purchasing Assistant (12m FTC)

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing manufacturing organisation based near Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Purchasing Assistant to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

As Purchasing Assistant, the role involves assisting in the purchasing of goods and services necessary for the company's operations. This will involve coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders, maintaining records, and ensuring that purchases are made effi ciently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Salary on offer is £26,000-28,000 per annum depending on experience.

This role is based on site with the possibility of 1 day per week hybrid working after an initial training period.

Core working hours are 09.00-11.30 and 14.00-16.30 with 15.00 early Friday finishes.

The Role

• Managed vendor relationships by sourcing quotations, negotiating pricing, and general management of the order book.
• Generate and process purchase orders, monitoring order status to ensure accurate and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Assist with inventory management by maintaining accurate stock records, tracking usage, and ensuring optimal inventory levels.
• Ensure all procurement activities complied with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements, maintaining complete and accurate documentation.
• Support cost control initiatives by working within budget constraints and identifying cost-effective purchasing alternatives.
• Coordinate with internal departments including fi nance, operations, logistics and engineering to ensure smooth and effi cient procurement processes.
• Resolve procurement-related issues such as delivery delays, damaged goods, and invoice discrepancies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to encourage long-term partnerships and reliable supply chains.
• Provide administrative support to the purchasing team, including data entry, record-keeping, and filing.

The Person/Requirements

• Some purchasing/supply chain experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Good attention to detail
• Competent on Excel
• Great communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure

For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.