Job Description
Purchasing Assistant in Food Manufacturing - £28,000 - South Manchester (Hybrid Working)
A food manufacturing business based in South Manchester is looking for a sharp Purchasing Assistant to join their team. This person will be the right hand to the Procurement Manager, ensuring the best ingredients and packaging are sorted for the company's products.
What’s the job?
The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for:
1. Assisting with the procurement of ingredients and packaging, ensuring they’re delivered on time and at the right price.
2. Utilizing Excel skills to manage inventory, analyze data, and keep operations running smoothly.
3. Collaborating closely with other departments to maintain the flow of production.
What they’re looking for:
1. Ideally, someone who has some purchasing experience in a Food or FMCG business.
2. Excel skills: The ability to work with pivot tables and perform data analysis.
3. They need someone who isn’t just following orders but pro-actively making improvements.
What’s in it for you?
1. Salary £28,000 a year + Company Bonus.
2. Hybrid working: A mix of home and office, offering flexibility.
3. There’s room for advancement, with the ideal candidate taking on the purchasing responsibility of their own category when the time is right!
The Purchasing Assistant’s work will directly influence the products that go out the door, making a visible difference every day.
If this strikes a chord with you and your CV is ready, then click apply now.
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