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.