Purchasing assistant Work, Jobs in Bedford, Bdf (with Salaries)

Purchasing Assistant
Mimeo Ltd —Huntingdon
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Buying Assistant
Bodypower Sports plc Fitness Superstore —Moulton
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Data entry
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Assistant Buyer
Kier Group —Rushden
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
Procurement and Supply Chain Assistant
Olleco —Northampton
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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Purchasing Assistant
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £27,319 - £31,236 a year
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- University
- Organisational skills
Assistant Buyer / Buyer
Briggs & Forrester —Northampton
- Full-time
- Computer skills
- Time management
- Life insurance

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Purchasing Coordinator
Philex Electronic Limited —Bedford
Work closely with *logistics, warehouse* to ensure smooth product flow. You’ll act as the critical link between forecasts, suppliers, and operations—ensuring…
£26,000 - £29,000 a year
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Purchasing Assistant

Mimeo Ltd
Huntingdon

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£30,000 - £35,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Free flu jabs
Company pension
Company events
Life insurance
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Sourcing
Stock ordering
Supply chain
ERP systems
Logistics
NetSuite
ERP software
Oracle EBS
Internal department liaison
Purchase order creation
Procurement support
Procurement processing
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Stock replenishment
Negotiated procurement
Purchasing and procurement experience
Negotiation
Material requirements planning

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Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our dynamic procurement team. In this role, you will support the sourcing and purchasing processes by coordinating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Your energetic approach will help streamline supply chain operations, optimize logistics, and contribute to the overall efficiency of our procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Running the MRP and placing Purchase Orders on suppliers

Checking Order Acknowledgements to ensure they match Purchase Orders and that delivery dates are acceptable

Chasing in orders that have passed their confirmed delivery dates

Checking stock of key items on a weekly basis and placing orders where necessary

Building relationships with key suppliers

Monitoring supplier performance

Liaising with the warehouse over any deliveries that do not match Purchase Orders and discussing with suppliers

Ensuring accuracy of data in the purchasing and warehouse system (currently AX, but in future Netsuite)

Liaising with Production to understand their requirements

Challenging suppliers on pricing and negotiating better rates

Sourcing new suppliers where appropriate

Assist in creating and processing purchase orders using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS)

Requirements

Proven experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle EBS is highly desirable
Strong understanding of supply chain management, logistics, and procurement processes
Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to foster positive supplier relationships
Familiarity with logistics coordination and inventory management practices
Ability to work efficiently within a team and communicate effectively across departments
Detail-oriented mindset with strong organisational skills
Prior experience supporting procurement activities in a fast-paced environment is a plus

Join us as a Purchasing Assistant and become an essential part of our supply chain success! Your enthusiasm, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence will help us achieve operational excellence while advancing your career in procurement.

This is a Monday to Friday on site role.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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