Location: Stourport-on-SevernHours: 32 hours per week (flexible working hours considered)
Pay: £13.22 – £14.42 per hour
Contract: Temporary to PermanentPertemps 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.
The Duties of a Purchasing and Operations Assistant: Purchase Orders- 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
Delivery & Scheduling- 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
The Requirements of a Purchasing and Operations Assistant: - 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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