[ref. w68767322] Operations Assistant
Operations Assistant
Location: High WycombeSalary: £30,000 - £34,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, 5 days in-office
Are you an experienced Operations Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have 2-3 years of commercial experience and are eager to work with a longstanding and well-respected engineering company? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
We are representing a company that is at the forefront of design and manufacture, based in High Wycombe, to find a talented and proactive Operations Assistant. This role is offering a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in procurement or operations to join their growing supply chain team.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in a relevant field (Logistics, Supply Chain Management)
- 2-3 years of experience in an operations or supply chain role, preferably in a commercial environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Experience using SAGE or other procurement software
- Excellent communication skills and confidence when liaising with suppliers and internal teams
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the sourcing and purchasing of materials and services, both locally and overseas
- Creating and managing purchase orders while ensuring compliance with company policies
- Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries and quality standards are met
- Analysing procurement data, identifying trends, and making recommendations for process improvements
- Supporting and using SAGE MRP and utilising the system daily to enhance operational efficiency
- Collaborating with different teams and providing regular reports on procurement activities
- Competitive salary, up to £34,000 depending on experience
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private healthcare and employee assistance program
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Flexible holiday entitlement, with a holiday purchase scheme
- Cycle to work scheme and long service awards
This role is based in High Wycombe, so ideally you will live within a 30-minute commutable distance and be a driver with vehicle.
If you’re an experienced Operations Assistant with a desire to develop your career in supply chain and procurement, apply today!
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