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Purchasing and Operations Assistant
Job description
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)
Temp - perm opportunity for the right candidate
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 .
