Purchasing Assistant at Mansell Recruitment Group

Position Purchasing Assistant
Posted 23 Jul 2026
Expired 22 Aug 2026
Company Mansell Recruitment Group
Location Cambridgeshire | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Mansell Recruitment Group for the position of Purchasing Assistant. If the Purchasing Assistant vacancy in Cambridgeshire matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Mansell Recruitment Group for the position of Purchasing Assistant below matches your qualifications.

A well-established UK engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join its busy procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting the procurement of materials, components and services.

The Role

Working closely with the Buyer and Operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the purchasing function to ensure materials, components and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively and delivered on time.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Negotiating prices and supplier discounts
  • Raising, progressing and expediting purchase orders
  • Purchasing raw materials, engineering components, electrical parts, consumables, subcontract services and capital equipment
  • Managing service contracts and responding to equipment breakdown requirements
  • Monitoring stock levels and maintaining appropriate inventory
  • Reviewing reorder levels and quantities
  • Liaising with Stores to investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
  • Assisting with stock takes and stock reconciliations
  • Attending weekly production/progress meetings and providing updates on outstanding deliveries
  • Communicating delays to internal stakeholders to minimise project disruption
  • Obtaining competitive quotations and negotiating best value from suppliers
  • Identifying alternative suppliers where required
  • Maintaining accurate supplier and product databases
  • Checking supplier acknowledgements and chasing overdue deliveries
  • Ensuring purchasing records, costs and part descriptions remain accurate
  • Supporting quality processes by ensuring purchase orders are completed correctly and working alongside Stores and Logistics to improve quality controls.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous experience within a purchasing or procurement role
  • Engineering or manufacturing buying experience would be highly advantageous
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Good negotiation and communication skills
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and supplier management.

Job Info:

  • Company: Mansell Recruitment Group
  • Position: Purchasing Assistant
  • Work Location: Cambridgeshire
  • Country: GB

How to Submit an Application:

After reading and understanding the criteria and minimum qualification requirements explained in the job information Purchasing Assistant at the office Cambridgeshire above, immediately complete the job application files such as a job application letter, CV, photocopy of diploma, transcript, and other supplements as explained above. Submit via the Next Page link below.

Next Page »

Similar Job Vacancies

  CNC Setter Operator at Orion
Posted: 1 week ago

Desc: CNC Setter Operator Training into Centreless GrindingAerospace Manufacturing 4-Day Week Excellent Training & Career DevelopmentAre you an experienced CNC Setter Operator looking to develop specialist...

Company: Orion | Location: Cambridgeshire