We are proud to be working closely with a growing Engineering Manufacture whose sales are increasing year on year!

We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant / Expeditor to join an excellent team supporting procurement and planning functions, this is a pivotal role in the team expediting purchase orders and building great relationships with suppliers to ensure on time delivery is met.

What will the Purchasing Assistant / Expeditor be doing?

• Generate and send out all Supplier Order books weekly. Update Syspro Purchase Orders with responses upon receipt of supplier delivery updates.
• Action Material Requirement Planning driven Re-schedule messages, including re-schedule in/out, cancellations.
• Manage Supplier Acknowledgements, including verification and then updating of acknowledgement against Purchase Order.
• To communicate directly with Suppliers to expedite Purchase Orders and understand the reasons for any delays.
• To work closely with and escalate to the relevant Buyer, any challenging supplier delivery delays and any supplier communication issues.
• To represent the Purchasing Department in the weekly Sales Order/Production Meeting, including preparation of answers on external shortages.

What will the Purchasing Assistant / Expeditor be awarded?

• £28K - £30K Salary
• Profit and personally related bonus (around 10%)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday
• Group Life Insurance
• Group income protection

Do you have experience performing duties of a Purchasing Assistant / Expeditor in an engineering manufacture? We want to hear from you?! APPLY NOW