Office based in Rugby Due to continues growth we are looking to expand our Procurement team in order to offer a high level of continued support to manufacturing and production team to ultimately meet our customer orders. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Purchasing Assistant within a manufacturing industry, any exposure to engineering environments would be advantageous. Administration functions in Purchasing and Stores department Supporting colleagues within Purchasing and Stores department Suppliers delivery monitoring Progress chasing and updating system information Liaising with suppliers and sub-contractors Booking in stock deliveries Dealing with stock problems and delivery queries Processing supplier returns Assisting with stock takes Progressing overdue orders/ updating Purchase Orders Booking in/out stock from the stock sheets Progressing/Progressing non-conformances/ Defective stock items Purchase Order updating – feeding acknowledged delivery dates back into Purchase Orders Proficient user and knowledge of Sage system, and computer literate with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and some PowerPoint. Procurement Support: Assist in sourcing and evaluating suppliers, vendors, and service providers. Request and review quotes, pricing, and delivery terms. Prepare and process purchase orders (POs) in a timely manner. Track orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve delays with suppliers. Inventory and Records Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, including supplier information, POs, and delivery confirmations. Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability and avoid overstock or shortages. Collaborate with the warehouse team to verify receipt of goods and handle discrepancies. Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers to clarify specifications, negotiate terms, and address inquiries or issues. Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and service providers. Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality standards and compliance. Administrative Tasks: Prepare reports on purchasing activities, expenses, and budgets. Support the Purchasing Manager in administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings and managing procurement files. Ensure compliance with organizational purchasing policies and procedures. Cost Management: Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Assist in conducting market research to find competitive pricing. The successful candidate will receive the following Litron benefits: - Hours 37.50 hours per week 8.30am -5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 1pm Friday - Competitive Rates of Pay and Holiday entitlement - Employee Holiday Purchase Scheme - Employee Benefits Programme – discount programme - Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and counselling service - Company Contributory Pension Scheme - Annual Discretionary bonus Scheme You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Litron Lasers operates an equal opportunity policy and welcomes applications from people of all diverse backgrounds. Please send your CV to the HR Department at Litron Lasers. This position is a site based role in Rugby. You must be currently living and working in the UK, we do not sponsor overseas applicants