Location: Office‑based (Thatcham) Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 Our client is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Purchasing Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively across departments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the procurement team, helping manage supplier interactions, processing purchase orders, overseeing stock levels, and ensuring materials reach the business when needed. Key Responsibilities Raise, manage, and monitor purchase orders Keep purchasing documentation accurate and well‑maintained Review inventory levels and identify when items need restocking Assist with stock forecasting and maintaining appropriate reorder levels Monitor usage trends and highlight slow‑moving or critical items Work closely with warehouse staff to confirm deliveries and stock accuracy Communicate with suppliers about order progress, delays, or discrepancies Resolve issues such as missing items, damaged goods, or late deliveries Support internal teams by ensuring materials arrive in line with operational needs Compile monthly updates on purchasing activity and stock performanceCandidate Requirements Previous experience in purchasing or a similar role Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP ...