Pets Choice Ltd
Purchasing Assistant
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Company Overview
Pet’s Choice is a forever-evolving FMCG branded pet manufacturer and supplier. As one of the fastest-growing producers in the pet-care industry, we’re committed to elevating our large, diverse portfolio of trusted brands, including Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight and Meatiful.
Our products range from food, treats, toys, accessories, and healthcare, giving us a uniquely broad presence across the pet-care landscape. We manufacture and supply into a wide range of channels — Grocery, Discounter, Wholesale, eCommerce, Pet Specialist, and Export markets — ensuring our brands reach millions of pet owners across the UK and beyond.
Role Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to begin their career in procurement and motivated by continuous learning and development. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, organised, and detail-oriented, with a strong interest in administration, purchasing, and supply chain operations.
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will support our Manufacturing Senior Buyer in the smooth execution of day-to-day procurement activities. You will also act as an expeditor, helping to ensure operational efficiency by coordinating the flow of work between departments and tracking progress through each stage of the process. This position is well-suited to someone with strong administrative skills, a keen eye for data accuracy, and a desire to grow within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
Procurement Support
- Assist the procurement team with daily operational tasks including supplier communications, documentation, and follow-ups.
Order Processing
- Input purchase orders accurately into the system chase and confirm delivery dates, ensure all records are updated accordingly.
Inventory Management
- Monitor stock levels, support inventory reconciliation, and help maintain optimal inventory level.
- Track orders and ensure they are fulfilled in a timely manner and identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain.
- Book haulage pickups according to schedule.
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Production schedules
- Work closely with production planning to ensure all goods delivered on time for the plan.
Data Reporting & Analysis
- Generate and maintain procurement reports; assist in analysing purchasing trends and supplier performance.
- Ensure procurement systems and databases are kept up to date with accurate information.
Administrative Duties
- Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, document control, and scheduling meetings.
- Support the team in interpreting procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or administrative role
- Strong attention to detail
- Organisational skills
- Competent with Microsoft Excel
- Comfortable communicating by telephone
- Eager to learn and develop a career in Buying
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