Purchasing Assistant / Expeditor Location: Near Southampton Job Type: Full-time Our client, a well-established global organisation based just outside Southampton, is looking to recruit a Purchasing Assistant / Expeditor to join their busy and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience and develop a career within buying and procurement. The Role * Placing, progressing and expediting purchase orders * Chasing suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries * Maintaining and updating supplier and vendor data, including pricing, lead times and product ranges * Forecasting and planning future stock requirements * Assisting with sourcing and introducing new products * Managing your own workload, with a line manager based in Europe The ideal candidate * Previous office-based experience is essential * Experience in purchasing, buying or procurement is desirable but not essential * Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with suppliers and colleagues at all levels * Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills * Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines * IT literate, with good working knowledge of Excel and Word * Self-motivated with a proactive approach What’s in It for You: * Training and development opportunities * Free on-site parking * Friendly, fast-paced and supportive working environment * Excellent opportunity to gain experience within a global business Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion