Purchasing Assistant Pertemps Crewe are currently looking for a Purchasing Assistant for their new client based in Sandbach. For this Purchasing Assistant role, you will be responsible for: Obtain quotes and lead times from suppliers for materials and services Raise and issue purchase orders, ensure order acknowledgements are received Check all PO’s issued and PO acknowledgements for price and delivery date accuracy Monitor delivery timescales and update the MRP system and the team with any changes to requested delivery date Expediate purchase orders where necessary Request PODs for orders received and GRN where necessary Check invoices received against purchase orders and highlight any discrepancies Update prices in the MRP system as required Add/update vendor details to the MRP system as required General administration support to the team For this Purchasing Assistant role, you will need: Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles Strong administrative skills – handling orders, invoices, and data entry Good communication – liaising with suppliers, internal teams, and customers Attention to detail – checking order accuracy, pricing, and delivery schedules Numeracy skills – working with prices, budgets, and quantities Organisation & time management – handling multiple tasks and deadlines Experience using purchasing o...