Formed Group
Purchasing and Supply Chain Assistant
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Purchasing and Supply Chain Assistant | Lincoln | Full Time | Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm | £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
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Our client is a fast-growing designer, importer, and distributor of premium cabinet hardware, serving the Kitchen, Bedroom, and Bathroom (KBB) industry.
The Role
As a Purchasing and Supply Chain Assistant within the Procurement team, you’ll play an important role in the purchase of the products and services that keep the Formed Group operating successfully.
You’ll be part of a small, knowledgeable team that acts as a trusted partner to the wider business, helping to improve processes, manage risk, and make smart commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end purchase order process across UK, European, and APAC suppliers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate documentation
- Conduct full stock reviews, placing primary and secondary orders to maintain optimal stock levels
- Monitor supplier performance and build orders to meet MOQs, MOVs, and carriage paid thresholds
- Act as the day-to-day contact for suppliers, managing routine commercial and operational dialogue
- Manage inbound carriage arrangements and liaise with road, sea, and air freight forwarders as required
- Coordinate with the warehouse and operations team on inbound shipment planning and stock arrival
- Track goods in transit and communicate arrival changes to Customer Service to manage customer orders effectively
- Complete order administration tasks, inbox management, and data entry
- Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system
- Support the supplier performance review process, providing data and correspondence as required
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Requirements
Essential
- Previous procurement or supply chain experience in a product-based, import-led business
- Confident managing supplier relationships across UK, European, and/or APAC supply chains
- Organised and methodical with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across departments and with external suppliers
- Proficient with ERP or purchasing management systems and comfortable with Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify solutions and make informed decisions
- Proactive and positive attitude, with the curiosity and willingness to learn and develop within the role
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a collaborative team
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Desirable
- KBB, furniture, or hardware experience
- Experience using Orderwise ERP system
What’s In It For You
- 28 days per annum inclusive of statutory Bank Holidays
- Supportive and team-focused work environment
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