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