Purchasing and Operations Assistant

Location:

Stourport-on-Severn

Hours:

32 hours per week (flexible working hours considered)
Pay: £13.22 – £14.42 per hour

Contract:

Temporary to Permanent

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Purchasing & Operations Assistant on behalf of our client based in Stourport. The successful candidate will be proactive and organised and support purchasing and operational activities within a busy manufacturing environment.

• Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers and relationship managers to confirm delivery timescales
• Generate purchase orders for raw materials based on bills of materials for each project
• Monitor stock levels and maintain minimum stock thresholds, raising orders as required
• Produce new works documentation based on approved quotes for new projects

• Assist in maintaining delivery and installation schedules
• Prepare delivery notes for projects
• Create job lists for drivers ahead of scheduled deliveries
• Book accommodation for fitters attending overnight jobs

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently using own initiative
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience in a purchasing or operations role (desirable)
• Experience using Sage 50 Accounts
• Background in a manufacturing environment (desirable)
• Experience with purchasing, order placement, and supplier liaison

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