Purchasing Assistant (Manufacturing)

Job description

Purchasing Assistant (Manufacturing)
£28,000 - £30,000 + 6% Pension + Progression + Training + Company Benefits
South Molton

Are you a Purchasing Assistant or similar from a manufacturing background or similar looking to join a well-established manufacturer who offers specialist training and development to advance your career, a clear path to progression and generous company benefits?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established and growing company, operating since 1865, that supplies indirect industrial products to the aerospace industry. The business invests in its employees through ongoing training and offers a clear path for career progression within a supportive environment.

In this role, you will manage purchase requisitions, place orders, and ensure continuity of production. You will also identify cost reduction opportunities through supplier negotiation while maintaining accurate purchasing records. This is a Monday to Friday role 8:00am - 5:30pm.

This role would suit a Purchasing Assistant, or someone in a similar position, with a background in manufacturing who is looking to join a company that offers training and a clear path for career progression.

The Role:

• Covering purchase requisitions, maintaining accurate purchasing records
• Placing orders and ensuring continuity of production
• Office based role
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm

The Person:

• Purchasing Assistant background or similar
• Manufacturing background or similar
• Commutable to South Molton

Reference number: BBBH24772B

Buyer, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Account, Distribution, Supply, Chain, Junior, Trainee, Purchasing, Purchaser, Buying, Engineering, Engineer, South Molton, Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exeter, Devon

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South Molton

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Salary indication

£30,000 Per Month

Published at

29-04-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English