Part-time purchasing assistant

Part-time Purchasing Assistant

Location: Coventry, CV2
Hours: 16-20 hours per week (4-5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, worked between 9:00am and 5:00pm)
Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour
Contract: Permanent

Empowered Personnel is recruiting a part-time Purchasing Assistant on behalf of our client based in Coventry, CV2.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to join a busy and growing business. The role will initially be part-time, with the expectation of becoming a full-time position as the business continues to expand.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the purchasing function, ensuring stock orders, supplier documentation, and delivery schedules are managed efficiently while maintaining excellent communication across all departments.

Key Responsibilities
- Raising purchase orders for stock and supplier requirements
- Assisting the Accounts department with supplier invoices and ensuring documentation is filed accurately
- Maintaining organised purchasing records and paperwork
- Updating product information, descriptions, and quantities using Microsoft Business Central
- Tracking supplier orders and monitoring delivery schedules
- Producing weekly reports of expected deliveries and communicating updates to relevant departments
- Liaising with warehouse teams regarding incoming deliveries and stock queries