Job Description
Purchasing Assistant / Buyer
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 + £3,000 Bonus (Quarterly Paid)
Are you an up-and-coming purchasing or supply chain professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a growing, ambitious business on track to exceed their targets for this year and play a key role in supporting their continued success.
The Opportunity
Due to business growth, we're looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join a dynamic and collaborative team. You'll work closely with experienced colleagues and report into the Finance Director, building your experience across both direct and indirect procurement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing a shared purchasing inbox
Raising and processing purchase orders (POs)
Monitoring supplier deliveries and chasing updates
Building strong relationships through supplier communication
Supporting stock investigations and resolving discrepancies
Managing indirect procurement (e.g. PPE, IT supplies, office consumables)
Producing and maintaining KPI reports
Working extensively with Excel spreadsheets and internal systems
What We're Looking For
1-2 years' experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain
Ideally experience within manufacturing or engineering
Confident using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs essential - tested at interview)
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus)
Strong communicator with the ability to liaise across departments
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Experience reviewing engineering drawings is desirable but not essential
What's On Offer
£26,000 - £29,000 basic salary
£3,000 bonus paid quarterly (based on company performance)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
3x death in service
Company pension scheme
Office-based role with flexibility for some WFH after probation
Working hours: 8:00 - 16:30 (early finish on Fridays at 15:30!)
