Purchasing assistant

Actio Technical Recruitment are assisting one of our Electronics manufacturing clients near Huntingdon with their search for a Purchasing Assistant. The Company Our client is a leading contract electronic manufacturer (CEM) who specialises in Surface Mount (SMT), Conventional Through Hole, box build and electro-mechanical assembly and test. They are looking for someone to join their small, but friendly team to support with all aspects of the purchasing and administrative tasks associated with electronic components and materials. The Role Reporting to the Head of Logistics, the successful candidate will be responsible for: bull; Placing purchase orders to support production plans bull; Chasing existing purchase orders bull; Purchasing of sundry, ad-hoc and stationary items bull; Maintenance of vendors and associated KPIs bull; Building relationships with suppliers, different internal departments ndash; including Production and Engineering. About You Some basic purchasing experience in manufacturing is desirable but not essential if candidate has other relevant administrative experience bull; Confident communicator bull; Proficient in use of Microsoft Teams and Office package bull; Self-starter, keen to develop professional career in manufacturing procurement. This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunity for progression. Monday to Friday GBP23,000 per annum