Purchasing Assistant

Role Summary

We are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Assistant to provide essential administrative support across our operations, logistics, and purchasing functions. This is a varied role ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple teams, and keeping processes running smoothly.

You will play a key part in coordinating orders, shipments, and internal systems while also supporting general office administration and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to operations, logistics, and purchasing teams
• Coordinate UK and international shipments, collections, and deliveries, including documentation and tracking
• Maintain accurate records for orders, stock, and logistics within internal ERP and reporting systems
• Support purchasing activities, including placing orders, managing outstanding orders, and liaising with suppliers
• Assist with import/export administration and compliance documentation
• Maintain product, stock, and part data, ensuring systems remain accurate and up to date
• Prepare basic reports and data checks to support planning, production, and quality activities
• Support office administration including travel bookings, company vehicles, catering, and office supplies
• Provide general administrative support for meetings, visits, and business activities
• Answer general swithboard and door access phone calls

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative, office support, or operations coordination role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to record keeping
• Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems (ERP experience desirable)
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when liaising with suppliers and colleagues
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team

Remuneration

Competitive Salary. + Benefits

• Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%)
• Death in Service Life Protection Benefit (x 6 annual salary)
• Employee Events
• Recognition Awards
• Training and Development (Internal & External)
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support
• Access to pool cars for travel
• Free Parking