Purchasing Assistant – Temporary Location: Isle of Wight Contract: Temporary (until February 2026) Hours: Full-time Salary: £12.21 Per hour About the Role Pertemps Isle of Wight are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based on the Isle of Wight. This is a temporary position, covering maternity leave until February 2026, and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the purchasing function — supporting departments across the business with everything from engineering materials to general office supplies. Key Responsibilities Process and manage purchase requests for non-production items Coordinate and communicate delivery requirements with internal stakeholders Maintain accurate records of open orders and deliveries Liaise with production and logistics teams to ensure goods are received on time Support internal auditing and compliance activities Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing processes Provide administrative support to the purchasing team as requires Skills & Experience Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organised with a strong attention to detail ...