Assistant Buyer / Planner

Assistant Buyer / Planner

Manufacturing

Location: Preston

Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 plus benefits

We are currently working alongside an award winning Manufacturing Company, Due to their on going growth are now seeking an Assistant Buyer / Planner to join their team. The right candidate will have a clear progression route within the company from material planner growing to a full buyer for the company with increasing responsibility.

Working from their offices based in Preston; you will be the support system for the manufacturing team in ensuring on time delivery of materials to maintain the smooth running of the company.

Responsibilities

• Create process and transmit purchase orders for all raw material supplies to ensure minimum stock holding and on time delivery using an MRP System.
• Support other business functions as required in processing purchase orders through to completion.
• Liaise by telephone/e-mail with all suppliers as necessary to ensure on time supply of goods.
• Process invoice queries relating to discrepancies in quantity, part number or description and pass for approval;
• Liaise with the warehouse team leader to ensure appropriate supplier action is taken when required
• Provide accurate information to support daily meetings with regards to any supplier actions.
• Assist the purchasing department with administrative task as required.

The successful candidate will need to have previous experience working within a similar role preferably within a manufacturing environment. You will have strong organisational and communication skills, a positive and hard working approach and a proven ability to deliver.

Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting REF: NJR9048