No agencies please. **Job Overview** We are looking to recruit a full time Purchaser. Reporting to the materials manager the successful candidate will provide full support to the purchasing function. **Key Responsibilities** · Ensure accurate due dates on all outstanding purchase orders. · Organise and consolidate shipments in the most cost-effective manner. · Evaluate reorder quantity and reorder point on a regular basis. · Consolidate suppliers through re-sourcing. · All orders to have been confirmed by the supplier. · Assertive chasing down of suppliers. Expedite all overdue orders and update due dates. · Daily monitoring of the shortage note system. · Organise sub-assembly operations. · Run Stock Requisition Worksheet as requested to ensure materials are purchased in due time for production and sales. · Place all non-stock orders using the most cost-effective means of supply. · Run the production planning worksheet subcontract element. · Communicate between sales and production any issues relating to shortages and quality. · Maintain COSHH sheets for Health \& Safety. · Maintain new design log. Knowledge \& Experience **Essential:** · Communication Skills. · High attention to detail. · Phone etiquette. · Problem Solving. · Time Management. · Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. · Intermediate IT skills using Microsoft Office applications. · **Desirable:** · CIPS qualification. · Experience in a manufacturing company. · Previous purchasing experience. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company pension * Free parking * On-site parking * Sick pay Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Gosport PO13 0FZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): * What is your purchasing experience? * Why do you want this role? Experience: * Purchasing: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: LM/MM