Successful manufacturer require a Purchasing Assistant on a 6 month FTC. Applicants need previous experience within purchasing administration, supply chain, logistics or as a Junior Buyer and will ideally have previous exposure to MRP. The Purchasing Assistant will offer support to a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers, performing operational and administrative procurement tasks. Working within a fast-paced production manufacturing environment, the Purchasing Assistant will be proactive in building strong relationships with supply chain partners and stakeholders. Specific duties of the Purchasing Assistant include: To raise and amend where necessary purchase orders on vendors To ensure all orders are acknowledged and loaded on MRP/ERP system, and MRP/ERP data is maintained Expediting Monitor stock levels Foster stakeholder relationships with engineering, production and quality Purchasing Assistant applicants should meet the following criteria: Experience with operational purchasing tasks - raising purchase orders, expediting etc. Previously held a role in; purchasing, supply chain, logistics or materials planning Strong organisation and teamwork skills Experience with MRP/ERP Comfortable being office-based and working to a 6 month FTC contract