Purchasing Assistant

My client are looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant to join their friendly and growing team in Brackley. They design and manufacture custom plastic enclosures, providing high-quality, precision-engineered products to a wide range of industries. As part of their operations team, you’ll play a key role in keeping their production and supply chain running smoothly.


Key Duties & Responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant, based in Brackley:
Goods In
•	Receive and check deliveries, ensuring items match purchase orders and include all necessary paperwork.
•	Book received goods into stock and store in the correct locations.
•	Quarantine non-compliant goods and work with Purchasing and Quality Assurance to resolve issues.
•	Return or scrap excess stock from works orders in line with company procedures.
Picking & Kitting
•	Accurately pick and kit jobs for works orders in a timely manner.
•	Check items against picking lists and report shortages or damages.
•	Create kit boxes (“wind tunnels”) and manage warehouse and/or line-side Kanban systems.
Stock Control
•	Maintain minimum stock levels, including consumable parts.
•	Perform regular stock counts, cycle checks, and ensure inventory accuracy.
Goods Out / Despatch
•	Prepare and arrange the timely despatch of finished goods for customers.
Purchasing Support
•	Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
General Duties
•	Keep all stock areas tidy, well organised, and compliant with company standards.
•	Follow company processes and procedures.
•	Support management with projects and other reasonable duties as required.

About the Brackley based Purchasing Assistant:
We’re looking for someone who:
•	Has previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
•	Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all stock movements.
•	Is confident using stock control systems or ERP software (training can be provided).
•	Works well independently and as part of a small, close-knit team.
•	Is reliable, organised, and takes pride in their work.

If you are keen please send over an updated cv to nking@redlinegroup.Com or call 01582 878839 / 07961158788.