Job Description

Purchasing Assistant / Production Planning Support

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and organised Purchasing Assistant who will also play a key part in supporting production planning. Reporting to the Group Purchasing Manager, you will help ensure that stock, materials, and supplier relationships are managed effectively in a fast-moving environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your purchasing and planning skills within a supportive, growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Procurement Support

Support the purchasing team with day-to-day procurement activities and data management. Maintain agreed stock levels while ensuring cost effectiveness, quality, and timely supply. Monitor and update pricing, freight costs, and stock activity, highlighting any commercial impacts. Ensure all purchasing processes are completed accurately and in line with system requirements. Develop strong product knowledge across multiple categories.

Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination

Build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers. Liaise with customer service and warehouse teams to resolve stock queries or supplier issues. Identify and source new or alternative suppliers to support business growth when required.

Production Planning Support

Work closely with production planning to ensure materials and manufacturing resources are in place to meet customer order expectations. Assist with forecasting, scheduling, and general planning tasks.

Key Relationships:

Buying & Purchasing Team Customer Service Production Planning Accounts Warehouse & Logistics

About You:

We're looking for someone who is organised, confident working with data, and thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

You will ideally have:

3+ years' experience in a fast-moving office environment. Strong administration and organisational skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Previous experience in production planning or scheduling. Buying experience (advantageous but not essential, full training provided). Knowledge of importing goods into the UK (not essential). A proactive approach, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn.

Training & Development:

Comprehensive 6-month training programme. Ongoing support, coaching, and learning opportunities. A personalised development plan with regular appraisals.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary 34 days annual holiday Company pension scheme Laptop provided A supportive team environment with real opportunities to grow and develop through training within the purchasing function
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HB/AH25