Junior office assistant Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Purchasing Assistant
Smiths Interconnect —Dundee
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
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Office of the CFO Assistant Manager
AAB —Aberdeen
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Power —Livingston
- £30,000 - £32,500 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
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Assistant Manager Treasury Reporting
Lloyds Banking Group —Edinburgh
- £44,901 - £49,890 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Financial services
12d
Assistant Project Manager
Electricity Asset Services —Lochgelly
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
Quick apply
3d
Project Manager (Environment)
WSP —Glasgow
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Contracts
- Flexitime
- Work from home
3d
Assistant Manager - Actuarial Life
KPMG —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Restructuring Assistant Manager (Solvent Liquidations/MVLs)
Interpath Advisory —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Quick apply
3h
Assistant Project Manager
Balfour Beatty —Elgin
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Assistant Civil Engineer
Amey Ltd —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Development Technology Lead, Assistant Vice President
State Street —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Computer Science
- SQL
4d
Personal Tax Senior Associate/ Assistant Manager
Saffery —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Tax experience
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Project Manager - Energy & Natural Resources
Turner & Townsend —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Project management
- Leadership
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Staff Nurse (Day Duty)
RANDOLPH HILL NURSING HOMES GROUP —North Berwick
- £23.53 - £25.22 an hour
- Overtime
- Nursing home
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Staff Nurse (Night Duty)
RANDOLPH HILL NURSING HOMES GROUP —Gullane
- £23.53 - £25.22 an hour
- Overtime
- Nursing home
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Business Development Manager (12 month fixed term contract)
Brodies LLP —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Business development
- Travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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6d
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Harley Haddow —Edinburgh
- Travel
- Communication skills
6d
Senior / Associate Project Manager - Real Estate
Turner & Townsend —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Leadership
Quick apply
Geotechnical Engineer
Amey Ltd —Aberdeen
- Part-time
- Annual leave
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Harley Haddow —Edinburgh
- Travel
- Communication skills
6d

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Purchasing Assistant

Smiths Interconnect -
Dundee

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
SAP
Supply chain
Business processes
SAP Materials Management
Microsoft Office
MRP
Supply chain management
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge
Negotiation

Full job description

Company Description

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Job Description

The Purchasing Assistant / Junior Buyer supports the Procurement function by executing day‑to‑day purchasing activities, managing supplier interactions, and ensuring timely availability of materials required for electronic manufacturing operations.

The role involves working with ERP & MRP systems, (specifically Glovia) and cross‑functional teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, support cost‑reduction initiatives, and uphold supplier performance standards.

Procurement & Purchasing Activities

Monitor PO confirmations, shipment dates, and delivery schedules; follow up with suppliers as needed to ensure on‑time delivery.
Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing, lead times, and material master information in SAP.
Assist with sourcing low‑ to medium‑value components, consumables, and indirect materials.
Support cost‑reduction initiatives by collecting price data, analysing supplier quotes, and preparing comparison reports.

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Support

Review MRP exceptions and system messages; take action to expedite, reschedule, or cancel orders.
Work closely with production planners to resolve shortages, delays, or unexpected material demands.
Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts, overstocking, or obsolescence, especially for electronic components.

Supplier Management

Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery issues, quality concerns, and documentation.
Maintain supplier contact information and basic supplier performance records.
Assist in resolving invoice queries, goods receipt issues, and discrepancies between PO, delivery, and invoice.
Support the qualification of new suppliers through documentation collection and initial assessments.

Operational & Administrative Tasks

Generate purchasing reports (open POs, shortages, price variances, etc.) for internal stakeholders.
Upload and maintain documentation such as certificates of conformity, RoHS/REACH declarations, and material specifications.
Support audits related to procurement processes, supplier evaluation, or material traceability.
Ensure compliance with company policies, sourcing guidelines, and electronic manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

Completion of, or currently studying towards

ONC in Business Administration
ONC in Supply Chain Management

These qualifications demonstrate understanding of business processes, production environments, and technical components.

Additional Information

Essential

Experience in a manufacturing or electronic production environment.
Working knowledge of SAP (MM module) and familiarity with MRP processes.
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Preferred

Experience with mechanical component suppliers (e.g., machine shops, metal fabricators, plating shops.
Understanding of supply chain principles such as lead times, MOQ, safety stock, and demand planning.
Basic negotiation skills for pricing and delivery terms.
Exposure to ISO‑certified manufacturing environments.

Key Attributes

Proactive and eager to learn procurement and supply chain best practices.
Strong problem‑solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
Team-oriented with the ability to build collaborative working relationships.
Detail‑driven and organised, with a commitment to reliable data management.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

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