Purchasing Assistant

Jackson Hogg Procurement is delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with LifeSource Supplements in Ripon, North Yorkshire on the appointment of a Purchasing Assistant to support their ambitious growth plans for 2026.

LifeSource Supplements is a family-owned contract manufacturer operating since the mid-1990s, specialising in nutritional supplements including vitamins, minerals, powders, capsules, and tablets. The business supports a wide range of wellness brands, retailers, and organisations that outsource their supplement manufacturing.

As part of continued expansion, LifeSource is commissioning a brand-new packaging unit to significantly increase production capacity and support the next phase of growth.

This is a full-time and permanent role based on-site, offering a salary of up to £30k depending on experience.

The Role:

• Raise, process, and track purchase orders in line with production requirements
• Liaise with approved suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Monitor stock levels and support inventory control to avoid shortages or overstocking
• Ensure all materials are delivered on time to meet production plans
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and pricing records within ERP/MRP systems
• Resolve delivery, invoice, or quality discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support supplier performance reviews and assist with identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Quality, and Warehouse teams
• Ensure purchasing activity complies with company procedures and industry standards

Benefits:

• Flexibility to working hours
• Royal London pension
• Holidays 24 days + bank holidays + birthday off + 1 day for dental/health appointments
• Annual pay rises
• Christmas bonus

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