We are looking for an organised and reliable Purchasing Assistant / Administrative Assistant to join our team. This is a varied role supporting the purchasing requirements of our factory and customer projects, alongside general administrative duties.
Main responsibilities
- Ordering general factory stock and supplies
- Ordering materials for specific customer projects
- Liaising with suppliers and negotiating the best prices
- Raising and checking purchase orders
- Matching purchase orders against invoices and delivery notes
- Confirming that materials have arrived and that quantities and prices are correct
- Resolving any discrepancies with suppliers
- Maintaining accurate purchasing records
- Completing general administrative tasks as required
About you
The successful candidate will:
- Be organised, reliable and able to manage priorities
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Be confident speaking with suppliers by telephone
- Be comfortable negotiating prices
- Be able to work independently and use their own initiative
- Have good general computer skills
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Have previous administrative or purchasing experience, although this is not essential
This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a varied part-time position within a busy and friendly working environment.
Working days: Thursday and Friday
Working hours: 7:30am–4:00pm ( although we can work around school hours)
Job type: Part-time, permanent
To apply, please submit a CV or a letter together with a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 16.0 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
