Purchasing Assistant

Our client is a very successful, unique, international engineering company who manufacture bespoke machinery for a large portfolio of customers throughout the UK.

The operation in Thetford employs 80 dedicated and loyal staff and the company is riding high at the moment with an annual turnover of over 20 million pounds per year.

A Purchasing Assistant is required to join the supply chain team ensuring materials, goods, and services are procured efficiently and cost-effectively to meet business requirements

Key Responsibilities:

* Processing purchase orders

* Supplier liaison

* Accurate record keeping

* Stock & inventory management

* Work closely with production, stores, engineering and accounts

* Soure alternative suppliers

We are looking for someone in a purchasing role from a manufacturing and or engineering environment with knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.

Monday to Friday - 0830 to 1700, 37.5 hours per week

* Salary to suit experience

* Pension

* Free parking
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed