Overview
We are looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Purchasing Assistant to join our fast-growing business. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will support the purchasing function by managing supplier relationships, processing purchase orders, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring products are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively.
This role involves working with multiple suppliers across different countries, currencies, and product categories, requiring strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the business maximise gross profit, maintain stock availability, and continually improve purchasing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise and manage purchase orders with UK and international suppliers.
- Monitor stock levels and place replenishment orders to maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Source products from multiple suppliers to achieve the best combination of price, availability, and lead time.
- Negotiate pricing, discounts, and commercial terms where appropriate.
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and product availability.
- Manage supplier price lists and ensure accurate cost pricing within internal systems.
- Work closely with Sales, Warehouse, and Operations teams to ensure customer demand is met.
- Identify alternative products and suppliers to improve margins and reduce supply chain risk.
- Resolve supplier queries, discrepancies, shortages, and invoice issues.
- Produce purchasing reports and analyse data to support decision-making.
- Assist in developing purchasing processes and controls as the business continues to grow.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain role.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.
- Experience working with multiple suppliers and product ranges.
- Comfortable working with different currencies and international suppliers.
- Strong Excel and computer skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Commercially aware with a focus on profitability and cost control.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Commercially minded with a keen eye for detail.
- Problem solver who enjoys finding efficiencies and cost savings.
- Able to build strong supplier relationships.
- Adaptable and comfortable working within a growing and evolving business.
- Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
What We Offer
- Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- A small, supportive team where your impact is visible
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
