Purchasing Assistant- Textile Manufacturing

Job Summary:

Our client, a leading textile manufacturing company, is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support their busy procurement team. The ideal candidate will assist in sourcing materials, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring a smooth purchasing process. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Buying Reports & Analysis: Monitor inventory levels, provide purchasing recommendations, and identify discrepancies for the Senior Buyer.
• Stock Shortage Management: Analyze shortages due to demand fluctuations, coordinate with suppliers to resolve issues, and update stakeholders on availability.
• Raw Material Coordination: Ensure raw materials are available to meet production needs by collaborating with suppliers and adjusting orders as required.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Maintain strong supplier relationships, ensure vendors meet quality and delivery standards, and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Performance & Compliance Tracking: Assist with tracking On-Time In Full (OTIF) and Non-Conformance (NC) data, providing updates to vendors to improve performance.
• Purchase Order Management: Process and track purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and ensure materials arrive on time.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure purchasing activities align with company policies.
• Team Support & Holiday Cover: Provide backup support for purchasing tasks during team absences, ensuring smooth operations.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or administrative support is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in procurement processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for supplier and internal coordination.
• Ability to identify and resolve supply chain challenges proactively.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and ERP systems.
• Understanding of OTIF/NC metrics and purchasing software is an advantage.

​​​​Requirements:

• Updated Resume/CV.
• 5 years minimum experience
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Reliable internet connection and personal computer.
• Able to work in U.K hours
• UPS/battery backup to ensure work continuity during blackouts.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• WFH set-up
• Career growth opportunities in a high-energy environment.
• HMO coverage for the employee and immediate family members.

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