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Purchasing Assistant, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Client:
W Talent
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
5
Posted:
30.03.2025
Expiry Date:
14.05.2025
Job Description:
W Talent are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturer in West Leeds in their search for a part-time Purchasing Assistant. This opportunity allows you to work closely with an experienced team, supporting operational buying and administrative tasks for high-volume materials and packaging while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
Our client prides themselves on being innovative and forward-thinking, with a modern and dynamic culture. The company is undergoing a rapid growth spurt, making this role a crucial support function to the Purchasing and Sales teams.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Process and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely deliveries
2. Manage and update purchasing records, data, and pricing
3. Source and assess potential new suppliers
4. Report and escalate supplier quality issues
5. Provide pricing for new requirements to sales
6. Resolve supplier inquiries, discrepancies, and account issues
7. Liaise with internal teams to overcome supply chain challenges
8. Ensure compliance with relevant manufacturing regulations
9. Prepare management reports as required
The Ideal Candidate:
1. Prior experience in purchasing is highly desirable
2. Experience managing supplier performance and ensuring the best price, service, and quality is highly desirable
3. Experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial, but not essential
4. Comfortable with MRP systems and data analysis
25 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 9:30am - 2:30pm
Salary: Up to £30,000 (Full Time Equivalent)
With the excellent hours on offer, this would be ideal for someone in the local area who is looking for a later start and early finish while working for a fantastic business in which they can continue to progress their purchasing career.
If you have prior purchasing experience and can commute to West Leeds (near Morley) five days a week, we would love to hear from you!
NB: Applicants must have full right to work in the UK at the time of application with no requirement for sponsorship - now or in the future - as our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship.
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