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We have an excellent Purchasing opportunity for a leading manufacturer in Durham. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, our client is committed to providing durable and cost-effective solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to support their procurement operations. This role is critical in ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, components, and other supplies required for manufacturing.

Initially this is a temporary role with potential for permanent.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day procurement activities.

* Issue purchase orders based on stocklevels, production schedules, and supplier lead times.

* Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, pricing, and delivery timelines.

* Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier invoices, and receiving documents.

* Track deliveries and follow up on delays or discrepancies.

* Help evaluate supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and reliability.

* Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to ensure material availability.

* Support cost-saving initiatives by sourcing alternative vendors or negotiating pricing.

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of raw materials and building product specifications.

Requirements:

* 1–2 years of purchasing or administrative experience, preferably in a manufacturing or construction-related environment.

* Strong communication and negotiation skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; ERP experience is a plus – specifically SAGE 200 (not essential)

* Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

* Team-oriented, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset