Purchasing and Operations Assistant

Purchasing and Operations Assistant

Location: Stourport
Salary: £13.22 - £14.42 per hour (£22,000 - £24,000 per annum)
Hours: 32 hours per week (flexible working considered, but must include Fridays)

We're looking for an organised and proactive Purchasing and Operations Assistant to join our Clients busy team in Stourport. This is a varied role that will see you supporting purchasing function, managing works orders, and helping to coordinate their delivery schedule.

Key Responsibilities Purchasing and Operations Assistant:

Purchase Orders

• Raise purchase orders and liaise with relationship managers to confirm delivery timescales for bought-in items
• Generate purchase orders for raw materials based on bill of materials for each project, while monitoring existing stock levels
• Maintain minimum stock levels and raise orders when stock falls below the required threshold

Works Orders

• Raise new works documents based on quotes for new projects

Delivery Schedule

• Help maintain the delivery and installation schedule
• Prepare delivery notes for projects
• Create job lists for drivers ahead of deliveries
• Book accommodation for fitters on overnight jobs

Essential Requirements Purchasing and Operations Assistant:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work effectively within a team while also working confidently on your own initiative
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable Experience Purchasing and Operations Assistant:

• Experience with Sage 50 accounts
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Background in purchasing, order placement, and supplier liaison

If you're detail-oriented, enjoy variety in your role, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV .