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.