Purchasing Assistant 9-12

Position: Purchasing Assistant 9-12 Month Contract
We are recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join an established business in Northallerton on a 9 to 12 month contract . This varied role combines purchasing, supplier liaison, logistics coordination and administration, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the procurement and supply chain functions. The successful candidate will be highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities Coordinate national and international deliveries of bulk, IBC and palletised products through company fleets and third-party logistics providers Arrange customer delivery bookings and support the Logistics Planner with delivery issues and contingency planning Liaise with third-party logistics providers to monitor performance and improve efficiency Manage returnable transit packaging and process transport and dangerous goods documentation Liaise with customs clearance agents and prepare documentation for imports and exports Input daily prices, liaise with suppliers and share updates with the commercial team Enter contracts into Tropos and process associated call-offs accurately Complete weekly raw material stock checks and investigate discrepancies or potential shortages Raise purchase orders and check them against supplier invoices Investigate and resolve supplier invoice queries Build effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers and third-party service providers Key Skills & Experience Strong administration experience, ideally within manufacturing, logistics, customer service or supply chain Experience raising purchase orders, processing invoices and liaising with suppliers Understanding of purchasing and procurement processes Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with knowledge of purchasing or ERP systems advantageous Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritise multiple tasks, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure Customer-focused approach with the ability to build positive supplier relationships Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives would be beneficial If this role is of interest, please click apply or contact Katie Kendall at our Northallerton office for further information.