Job Description
Temporary Purchasing Assistant! Immediate Start Available
Location:Peterborough
Were looking for aPurchasing Assistantto join our clients Procurement team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and supplies
About the Role:
As a Purchasing Assistant, youll provide vital administrative support to the commodity spend category, focusing on raw materials and MRO distribution items. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, youll work closely with the Commodities Buyer and a supportive team to:
- Purchase raw materials and MRO items to meet manufacturing schedule
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and queries
- Expedite purchase order schedules and manage invoice queries
- Support the business system with data input and reporting
- Distribute drawings and tender packages to suppliers
- Pitch in across departments when needed
What Were Looking For:
Were seeking an enthusiastic team player who thrives in a fast-paced, engineering-biased environment. Ideally, youll bring:
- High attention to detail both written and numerical
- A positive, customer-focused attitude and confident telephone manner
- Self-motivation and flexibility to work independently and within a team
- Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, business systems)
- Previous purchasing experience in a make-to-order or eng...