Job Title: Purchasing Assistant / Purchasing Administrator
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £28,000
We're working with a well-established technology distributor based in Birmingham who are looking to add a Purchasing Assistant to their growing purchasing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced, commercial environment and wants to develop a career within purchasing and supply chain.
The Role
Working as part of the purchasing department, you'll support day-to-day buying activities and play a key role in ensuring products are sourced efficiently to meet sales requirements. You'll liaise closely with internal sales teams and external suppliers, helping to build strong relationships while ensuring orders are processed accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
1. Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
2. Support the sales team with purchasing requirements and supplier sourcing
3. Liaise with suppliers to build and maintain strong working relationships
4. Manage sales enquiries for non-stocked products
5. Assist with negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities
6. Maintain accurate records using the company's in-house system (IMS)
7. Support the pur...