Purchasing Assistant

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!)