Procurement & purchasing occupations Work, Jobs in Freshwater, Iow (with Salaries)

Purchasing Assistant
The Business Supplies Group —Portsmouth
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
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Procurement Specialist
SubSea Craft —Portsmouth
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
Buying and Supply Chain Assistant
Draper Tools —Eastleigh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Purchasing and Travel Assistant / Co-ordinator
Boskalis —Fareham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
13d
Senior Procurement and Contract Management Business Partner
Portsmouth City Council —Portsmouth
- £52,412 - £56,759 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Contracts
- IT
Technical Buyer
RHEINMETALL —Newport
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Referral programme
Procurement & Commercial Support Manager
TRADEBE —Fawley
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Contracts
- Employee discount
Purchasing Administrator
UK Docks Marine Services South Ltd —Gosport
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Head of Buying UK/EU
Solent Group —Christchurch
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
13d
Supply Chain Manager
Roke —Romsey
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
Procurement & Third-Party Manager
Ageas —Eastleigh
- £44,800 - £67,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- School
- Negotiation
11d
Sourcing Specialist
kingfisher —Southampton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
7d
Procurement Coordinator
TestLink Services Ltd —Poole
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Procurement Engineer (Electrical)
SubSea Craft —Portsmouth
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Assembly
- Annual leave
Senior Procurement Commercial Manager - Defence
Mace —Gosport
- Full-time
- Travel
- Contracts
- Life insurance
4d
Procurement & Third Party Manager
Ageas —Eastleigh
- £44,800 - £67,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Financial services
- School
6d
Christmas Buyer (Part Time)
D Stewart & Son Ltd —Christchurch
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
Procurement Assistant
Adams Morey —Southampton
- £28,500 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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4d
Procurement Officer - Part Time (25 hours)
Indra Group UK & Ireland —Bournemouth
- Part-time
- Project management
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Buyer
Rogers Wholesale Foods Ltd —Poole
- From £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
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Purchasing Assistant

The Business Supplies Group -
Portsmouth

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Life insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sales support
Customer service
Sales administration
English
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Business development
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Communication skills

Full job description

Full time, office based in Portsmouth, PO3 5FN.

Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00, 1 hour lunch (37.5 hours per week).

Purchasing Assistant Job Description

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and timely supply of goods and services that support business operations. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date information within the back-office system to guarantee a clear audit trail. Acting as a vital link between vendors and internal departments, you will take ownership of essential procurement tasks with a strong emphasis on precision, compliance, and on-time delivery.

Order Processing:

o Accurately process supplier orders, including special or non-stock items.

o Ensure all order information is correct, clear and promptly entered into the system.

o Communicate with the Customer Experience team and Business Development Managers with order updates and any issues.

o Support the Customer Experience team with pricing / quoting.

o Cross departmental collaboration, working closely with colleagues around the business to drive customer experience.

o Liaise with suppliers for best prices, stock enquiries and lead times.

o General purchasing administrative tasks.

o Manage back orders and discontinued products, offering alternatives where applicable.

o Respond to emails in a timely fashion, with a focus on going the extra mile.

o Liaise with suppliers directly regards PODS, shortages, picking errors and returns for tail end management products.

o Take accountability for enquiries that come our way, even if they fall outside our typical scope.

o Provide financial evidence for corporate card purchases and take accountability for credit card spend.

o Manage and investigate supplier invoice queries, ensuring accurate and timely resolutions.

o Maintain a helpful, proactive and positive attitude, ensuring satisfaction for internal and external customers remains the top priority.

o Able to provide cover for other branches during Purchasing team absences, demonstrating a strong team-player mindset as a priority.

Knowledge & Skills:

· Previous experience in a purchasing role essential.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· High attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to manage competing priorities efficiently.

· Experience in fast-paced office environments.

· Strong problem solving and ability to investigate queries.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office.

· Knowledge of the stationery industry or similar product-based environment is an advantage.

About You:

· Takes pride in delivering excellent service.

· Friendly and professional manner.

· Proactive, team player and adaptable.

· Calm under pressure and solution focused.

· Empathetic, patient and customer-focused.

· Strong multitasking abilities.

· Positive attitude and eager to learn new skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships (internal and external).

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Portsmouth PO3 5FN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Purchasing: 4 years (required)

Language:

English (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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