Purchasing Assistant
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 03, 2026
Purchasing & Inventory Assistant
Manchester
Flexible working hours
Full-time on site
Permanent, full-time
We're supporting a well established manufacturing business in Manchester that is looking to appoint a Purchasing & Inventory Assistant.
This is a hands-on role focused on raw material purchasing, inventory management, MRP discipline, purchase order progression, and production support.
It would suit someone from a manufacturing, aerospace, metals, engineering, or materials-led environment where stock accuracy and production timelines really matter.
The role
You'll support the Purchasing and Supply Chain team by making sure materials are ordered, tracked, updated and available for production on time.
A major part of the role is using MRP/ERP systems to check material availability, support production planning, manage inventory, and help ensure customer orders are delivered without delay.
Key responsibilities
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Manchester
Flexible working hours
Full-time on site
Permanent, full-time
We're supporting a well established manufacturing business in Manchester that is looking to appoint a Purchasing & Inventory Assistant.
This is a hands-on role focused on raw material purchasing, inventory management, MRP discipline, purchase order progression, and production support.
It would suit someone from a manufacturing, aerospace, metals, engineering, or materials-led environment where stock accuracy and production timelines really matter.
The role
You'll support the Purchasing and Supply Chain team by making sure materials are ordered, tracked, updated and available for production on time.
A major part of the role is using MRP/ERP systems to check material availability, support production planning, manage inventory, and help ensure customer orders are delivered without delay.
Key responsibilities
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