Purchasing Assistant
Location
dundee, scotland
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Management & Operations
Posted
June 06, 2026
Job Overview
As a Purchasing Assistant / Junior Buyer, you will support day‑to‑day procurement activities to ensure the timely availability of materials for electronic manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with procurement, planning, and production teams to manage purchase orders, support MRP execution, maintain supplier relationships, and contribute to cost and inventory optimization initiatives.
What You Will Do
- Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in the ERP system in line with approved requisitions and MRP signals
- Monitor supplier confirmations, shipment dates, and delivery schedules, following up to ensure on‑time delivery
- Maintain accurate purchasing data including pricing, lead times, and material master information
- Support sourcing of low‑to‑medium‑value components, consumables, and indirect materials
- Assist cost‑reduction initiatives by collecting pricing data, analyzing supplie...