Job Title: Purchasing Assistant Location: BromsgroveSalary: £26,000 - £30,000Working Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)About the RoleA well-established and forward-thinking company based in Bromsgrove is looking to recruit a Purchasing Assistant to support its stock management and procurement function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative operations team in a role that plays a key part in maintaining efficient supply chain operations and supporting production flow.As a Purchasing Coordinator, you’ll take ownership of stock monitoring, replenishment, and purchasing activities. You'll play a key role in keeping essential items available to meet customer demand, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure orders are placed, tracked, and received in a timely manner. You’ll be detail-oriented, comfortable with inventory systems, and proactive in resolving supply challenges, always working to maintain accuracy and stock integrity.Key Responsibilities

Monitor daily stock levels and initiate replenishment to prevent shortfalls or overstock situations
Raise purchase orders based on sales data, forecast demand, and product usage trends
Communicate with suppliers to confirm lead times, follow up on orders, and resolve delivery issues
Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data within the stock management system (Sage200)
Liaise with internal teams including Sales, Warehouse, and Production to ensure alignment on stock availability
Review supplier performance and recommend improvements to processes or sourcing when needed
Participate in routine stock reviews and assist with audits to ensure data accuracy
Identify opportunities for cost savings or efficiencies within the purchasing process
Assist the wider operations team with administrative and reporting tasks related to inventory and procurement

Key Requirements

Previous experience in a stock control, procurement, or supply chain coordination role
Strong understanding of inventory management principles and stock movement tracking
Confident using stock or ERP systems (ideally Sage200) and Excel for data entry and reporting
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong communication and negotiation skills with both suppliers and internal colleagues
A proactive mindset with a solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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