Purchasing Assistant

Position: Part‑Time Purchasing Assistant (6 Month Temporary Contract)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Department: Purchasing

Are you organised, proactive, and looking for a part-time role that makes a real impact? We’re seeking a Part-Time Purchasing Assistant to support our busy purchasing team and help keep our supply chain running smoothly.

About the Role

As our Part-Time Purchasing Assistant, you’ll help ensure we have the right materials, goods, and services at the right time. You’ll assist with raising purchase orders, communicating with suppliers and keeping our records accurate and up to date.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys a varied role and working with suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with raising and processing purchase orders
• Source quotations and compare pricing, lead times, and quality
• Maintain supplier information and purchasing records
• Track deliveries and follow up on late or missing orders
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve discrepancies or issues
• Support inventory checks and update system data
• Provide general administrative support to the purchasing team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• High attention to detail
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

Desirable:

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

Personal Attributes

• Positive and proactive attitude
• Good problem‑solver
• Team player who’s also comfortable working independently
• Reliable, motivated, and eager to learn

What We Offer

• Flexible part‑time working hours
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities