Purchasing Assistant (Manufacturing)

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Job information

  • Location: South Molton, Devon
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Manufacturing
  • Salary: £28000 - £30000 per annum + 6% pension, progression, training
  • Published: 17 April 2026

Purchasing Assistant (Manufacturing)
£28,000 – £30,000 + 6% Pension + Progression + Training + Company Benefits

South Molton

Are you a Purchasing Assistant or similar from a manufacturing background or similar looking to join a well-established manufacturer who offers specialist training and development to advance your career, a clear path to progression and generous company benefits?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established and growing company, operating since 1865, that supplies indirect industrial products to the aerospace industry. The business invests in its employees through ongoing training and offers a clear path for career progression within a supportive environment.

In this role, you will manage purchase requisitions, place orders, and ensure continuity of production. You will also identify cost reduction opportunities through supplier negotiation while maintaining accurate purchasing records. This is a Monday to Friday role 8:00am – 5:30pm.

This role would suit a Purchasing Assistant, or someone in a similar position, with a background in manufacturing who is looking to join a company that offers training and a clear path for career progression.

The Role:

  • Covering purchase requisitions, maintaining accurate purchasing records
  • Placing orders and ensuring continuity of production
  • Office based role
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm

The Person:

  • Purchasing Assistant background or similar
  • Manufacturing background or similar
  • Commutable to South Molton

Reference number: BBBH24772B

Buyer, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Account, Distribution, Supply, Chain, Junior, Trainee, Purchasing, Purchaser, Buying, Engineering, Engineer, South Molton, Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exeter, Devon

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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