Purchasing Assistant - #2184826

Purchasing Assistant

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary: £29,500 per annum + Performance Bonuses

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Looking to take the next step in your Purchasing career?

NJR Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established, family-run manufacturing business based in Carrington, who are looking to recruit a Purchasing Coordinator to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous purchasing experience who is looking to further develop their skills within a business that genuinely values its employees and encourages professional development.

Our client prides itself on its close-knit working environment, employee-focused approach and commitment to supporting career progression, including encouragement and support towards achieving CIPS Level 4.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day purchasing function, working closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure the smooth running of operations.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £29,500 per annum
• Quarterly performance bonus starting at 3.5%, increasing to 5% following successful completion of probation
• Additional discretionary year-end bonus of up to 5%
• Potential total bonus of up to 10% of basic annual salary
• 22 days annual leave
• Early finish every Friday at 4:10pm!
• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Support and encouragement towards CIPS Level 4 qualification
• Family-run business offering a friendly, supportive working environment
• Flexibility for important family occasions, including events such as your child's first day of school in September
• Company lunches and quarterly team socials
• Ongoing training, professional development and opportunities to broaden your purchasing experience

The Role

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring materials and services are purchased efficiently and delivered in line with business requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing and purchasing raw materials, consumables and services to support production and operational requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with UK and international suppliers.
• Negotiating competitive pricing, terms and delivery schedules to achieve best value.
• Raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishment to support production schedules.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, stock discrepancies and other purchasing queries.
• Working closely with warehouse, production, quality and other internal departments.
• Supporting supplier performance monitoring and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and ensuring supplier documentation is up to date.
• Assisting with supplier compliance processes in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Supporting demand planning, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Producing purchasing reports and using Excel to analyse relevant data.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Purchasing, Procurement, Buying or Supply Chain role.
• Experience raising purchase orders, sourcing products and dealing directly with suppliers.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, including working with purchasing and stock-related data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with different departments.
• A proactive, reliable and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar environment would be advantageous, although candidates from other sectors will also be considered.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and ISO standards would be beneficial.
• An interest in developing professionally, including working towards CIPS qualifications.

Why Apply?

This is more than just another purchasing position.

You'll be joining a family-run business that recognises the importance of work-life balance, invests in its people and encourages employees to develop their careers.

With a generous bonus structure, support towards CIPS Level 4, Friday early finishes and flexibility for important family commitments, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business where your contribution will be valued.

If you're an experienced Purchasing Assistant, Junior Buyer, Procurement Administrator or Purchasing Coordinator looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact NJR Recruitment for further information.