Purchasing Assistant
12 month Fixed Term Contract
Ipswich
Free Parking
Working hours 7.30am – 4pm (1 hour lunch)
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join an established business in Ipswich.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills, confidence working with numbers, and a solid understanding of Excel to play a vital role in supporting our procurement and stock control functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Process purchase orders and assist in the procurement of raw materials at competitive prices
Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing and stock records (both digital and paper-based)
Ensure goods-in calendar is maintained and orders are chased or expedited when required
Liaise daily with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and stock availability
Assist in the creation and maintenance of stock sheets, including monthly stock take documentation
Perform stock counting and spot checks, and support monthly stock reconciliations
Analyse daily orders to identify purchasing needs in line with production schedules
Support product sourcing to improve pricing, lead times, stock levels, and quality
Enter goods received information and verify invoice accuracy
Handle queries regarding faulty, missing, or incorrectly invoiced goods and process claims as needed
Prepare product samples for dispatch and manage supplier commun...