Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual to join a well-established and supportive procurement team as a Purchasing Assistant. This is the ideal opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience, looking to move into a more specialist role within purchasing and supply chain.
What’s in it for you?
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A clearly defined step up from administration into purchasing
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Full training and support from an experienced and welcoming team
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Real scope for progression in a growing business
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Monday–Friday working hours with a great work/life balance
About the Role:
As a Purchasing Assistant, you'll be a key player in ensuring materials, stock, and services are ordered efficiently and on time. While prior purchasing experience is not essential, you should have a keen eye for detail, good organisational skills, and confidence working with numbers and systems. This is a developmental role perfect for someone looking to grow into the role of a Buyer in the future.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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Raising and processing purchase orders
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Liaising with suppliers to check availability, lead times, and pricing
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Ensuring materials and stock are ordered in line with project requirements
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Tracking deliveries and handling any discrepancies
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Supporting the team with general procurement administration and system updates
What we’re looking for:
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Previous experience in an administrative or coordinator role (ideally in a commercial, manufacturing, or construction setting)
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A proactive approach and willingness to learn
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Strong IT skills confident using email, Excel, and internal systems
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Excellent communication and organisation skills
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A team player with a can-do attitude
Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems is a bonus, but full training will be provided.
Interested?
If you're ready to take that next step in your career and want to join a friendly, established team where you can learn and grow, apply now by contacting Sam today