Camozzi Automation Ltd boasts over 50 years of expertise in the fluid power and automation sectors, specialising in assisting OEMs to leverage automation systems to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product features. Our extensive network of Premier Distributors and National Partners allows end-users across the UK to easily access our products.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our busy and supportive Purchasing team. This role is key to ensuring materials and services are ordered accurately, delivered on time, and recorded correctly within our systems.
This is a fast-paced, administrative and operational role that requires strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both suppliers and internal departments.
Key responsibilities:
- Raise and process purchase orders using Sage 200
- Send purchase orders to suppliers and confirm receipt/order acknowledgement
- Maintain purchasing records including supplier details, pricing, and lead times within Sage 200
- Monitor order acknowledgements, track open orders, and follow up deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time
- Update and monitor order progress using QlikView and Sage 200
- Liaise with internal departments including Stores, Applications, Internal Sales, and External Sales to support purchasing requirements
- Support invoice processing using Paperless, including checking invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation
- Resolve PO and invoice queries such as price discrepancies, missing PO numbers, and delivery issues
- Communicate with suppliers via email and phone regarding quotations, order updates, delivery dates, returns, and general queries
- Request and compare supplier quotations for standard items and consumables
- Support the Purchasing Manager with reporting, administration, and day-to-day purchasing activities
- Update and maintain the Supplier Performance Management System for order tracking and supplier performance monitoring
- Maintain supplier documentation and records (certificates, onboarding documentation, declarations where required)
- Raise and manage returns, credits, and supplier-related issues
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal procedures and company policies
- Assist with booking and record keeping of building and machinery servicing
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
- Previous administrative or purchasing experience (engineering/manufacturing desirable)
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident using IT systems (Sage experience advantageous but not essential)
- A proactive, team-oriented approach
Further details:
- Part-time, office-based role - approximately 15 hours per week, with flexibility on working days and hours
- Monday to Friday either 8:30am to 5:00pm (one hour lunch)
- 20 days holiday (rising to 25 with length of service) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Holiday buy back scheme
- Birthdays off
- Company Pension Scheme and Death in Service Policy
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite parking
Pay: From £10,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
