Position: Part鈥慣ime 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鈥檙e 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鈥檒l help ensure we have the right materials, goods, and services at the right time. You鈥檒l 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鈥檙e 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鈥憇olver
- Team player who鈥檚 also comfortable working independently
- Reliable, motivated, and eager to learn
What We Offer
- Flexible part鈥憈ime working hours
- Supportive team environment
- Training and development opportunities