Purchasing Assistant

Talent Guardian are recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant on a 12-week temp-perm contract for our client based in Poole, Dorset.

Location: Poole
Contract: 12-Week Temp-to-Perm
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (35 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Purchasing team.
• Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries, pricing and stock availability.
• Chase outstanding deliveries and resolve invoice or quality queries.
• Update internal systems and maintain accurate records.
• Support the warehouse and sales teams with purchasing-related administration.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with product setup and testing.
• Complete general administrative duties and electronic filing.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous purchasing or administration experience.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good communication and numerical skills.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A friendly team player who can also work independently.

If you're looking for a varied role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!