Purchasing Assistant

Jackson Hogg Procurement is delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with Life Source Supplements in Ripon, North Yorkshire on the appointment of a Purchasing Assistant to support their ambitious growth plans for 2026.

Life Source Supplements is a family-owned contract manufacturer operating since the mid-1990s, specialising in nutritional supplements including vitamins, minerals, powders, capsules, and tablets. The business supports a wide range of wellness brands, retailers, and organisations that outsource their supplement manufacturing.

As part of continued expansion, Life Source is commissioning a brand-new packaging unit to significantly increase production capacity and support the next phase of growth.

This is a full-time and permanent role based on-site, offering a salary of up to £30k depending on experience.

The Role:

* Raise, process, and track purchase orders in line with production requirements

* Liaise with approved suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules

* Monitor stock levels and support inventory control to avoid shortages or overstocking

* Ensure all materials are delivered on time to meet production plans

* Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and pricing records within ERP/MRP systems

* Resolve delivery, invoice, or quality discrepancies in a timely manner

* Support supplier performance reviews and assist with identifying cost-saving opportunities

* Work closely with Production, Planning, Quality, and Warehouse teams

* Ensure purchasing activity complies with company procedures and industry standards

Benefits:

* Flexibility to working hours

* Royal London pension

* Holidays 24 days + bank holidays + birthday off + 1 day for dental/health appointments

* Annual payrises

* Christmas bonus

For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment