Purchasing and Supply Chain Assistant

Purchasing and Supply Chain Assistant | Lincoln | Full Time | Monday Friday 8:30am 5:00pm | £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Our client is a fast-growing designer, importer and distributor of premium cabinet hardware, serving the Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom (KBB) industry.

The Role

As a Purchasing and Supply Chain Assistant within the Procurement team, youll play an important role in the purchase of the products and services that keep the Formed Group operating successfully.

Youll be part of a small, knowledgeable team that acts as a trusted partner to the wider business, helping to improve processes, manage risk and make smart commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase order process across UK, European and APAC suppliers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate documentation
• Conduct full stock reviews, placing primary and secondary orders to maintain optimal stock levels
• Monitor supplier performance and build orders to meet MOQs, MOVs, and carriage paid thresholds
• Act as the day-to-day contact for suppliers, managing routine commercial and operational dialogue
• Manage inbound carriage arrangements and liaise with road, sea and air freight forwarders as required
• Coordinate with the warehouse and operations team on inbound shipment planning and stock arrival