We are recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join an established business in Northallerton on a 9 to 12 month contract. This varied role combines purchasing, supplier liaison, logistics coordination and administration, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the procurement and supply chain functions.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate national and international deliveries of bulk, IBC and palletised products through company fleets and third-party logistics providers
• Arrange customer delivery bookings and support the Logistics Planner with delivery issues and contingency planning
• Liaise with third-party logistics providers to monitor performance and improve efficiency
• Manage returnable transit packaging and process transport and dangerous goods documentation
• Liaise with customs clearance agents and prepare documentation for imports and exports
• Input daily prices, liaise with suppliers and share updates with the commercial team
• Enter contracts into Tropos and process associated call-offs accurately
• Complete weekly raw material stock checks and investigate discrepancies or potential shortages
• Raise purchase orders and check them against supplier invoices
• Investigate and resolve supplier invoice queries
• Build effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers and third-party service providers

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong administration experience, ideally within manufacturing, logistics, customer service or supply chain
• Experience raising purchase orders, processing invoices and liaising with suppliers
• Understanding of purchasing and procurement processes
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with knowledge of purchasing or ERP systems advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build positive supplier relationships
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives would be beneficial

If this role is of interest, please click apply or contact Katie Kendall at our Northallerton office for further information.