Job Summary
Arrival Electronics Limited is looking for a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Assistant / Progress Chaser to support our purchasing and office administration functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong communication skills, and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring supplier orders are processed efficiently, deliveries are monitored and chased, and administrative support is provided across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Raising and processing purchase orders
- Chasing suppliers for order acknowledgements and delivery dates
- Monitoring outstanding orders and updating internal systems
- Communicating with suppliers regarding shortages, delays, and discrepancies
- Supporting stock control and inventory administration
- Maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation
- Assisting with invoice queries and supplier account administration
- General office administration duties including filing, scanning, and data entry
- Answering telephone and email enquiries professionally
- Supporting other departments with administrative tasks as required
Skills & Experience
- Previous purchasing, procurement, administration, or supply chain experience essential
- Experience working within electronics, manufacturing or distribution preferred
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
- Experience using ERP or purchasing systems would be advantageous
Pay: £25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own transport?
- Do you have experience of working within a purchasing environment?
Work Location: In person
