Purchasing and Administration Assistant

Purchasing and Administration Assistant

Purchasing and Administration Assistant

Drake International

Gov UK

Leeming Bar, Northallerton

2 hours ago

No application

About

Company

Our client is a market leading GLOBAL family run Swiss manufacturing company with an outstanding reputation for being the “best of the best” in their field. They have a small friendly and efficient running subsidiary depot in the UK based in Leeming bar.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Purchasing and Administration Assistant to play a vital role in our clients daily purchasing, inventory, and logistics operations. You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure stock accuracy, timely order fulfilment, and efficient supply chain processes for our growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support purchasing: raise purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, track deliveries
• Maintain accurate inventory records in our ERP system; monitor stock to avoid over/understocking
• Perform regular stock takes and investigate discrepancies with the Operations Manager
• Oversee stock control: goods-in checks, product labelling, system adjustments
• Support and use our ERP system to streamline purchasing and warehouse workflows
• Collaborate closely with the Operations Manager for continual process improvements
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately for timely dispatch
• Assist with general warehouse and office tasks to support the team

Skills & Experience Required:
Essential:

• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Comfortable working in both office and warehouse environments
• Team player with good time management
• Reliable and effective communicator

Preferred:

• Experience in purchasing, inventory, or warehouse support roles
• Confident using ERP systems (full training provided)
• Strong Excel skills
• Numerate and financially aware (can assist with expense tracking, statement preparation)
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organised

Salary and benefits:

• 25k – 27k Basic depending on experience
• Team bonus
• Free car parking


Full training will be provided. You’ll join a friendly, close-knit team based in Leeming Bar. Additional benefits are offered and will depend on experience and also you will have an opportunity to visit their site in Switerland!!