Junior Purchasing Assistant

Stafflex Office Recruitment Limited; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Purchasing Assistant to support day-to-day procurement activities in a growing business. This role involves raising and processing Purchase Orders, communicating with suppliers, and coordinating with various teams for timely deliveries. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and excel in a process-driven environment. A full-time position with a salary between £24,000 and £26,000 per annum in Denby Dale, UK.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail in procurement tasks.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process Purchase Orders accurately.
• Act as a point of contact for suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels and track open orders.

Skills

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confident communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Purchasing Assistant

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum

Hours: 38 Hours per Week

Contract: Permanent

Stafflex are proudly working with a growing local business to find a Junior Purchasing Assistant. This role reports to the Purchasing Manager and is placed within a growing operation. The Purchasing Assistant will support day‑to‑day procurement activity, with a strong focus on accuracy.

The position is ideal for someone who's looking for a role in a process‑driven environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and can communicate well with people. We are looking for someone with a strong eye for detail and someone who is keen to create a career for themselves.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising, checking, and processing Purchase Orders (POs) accurately.
• Acting as a point contact for suppliers, maintaining preferred supplier information and resolving order‑related queries.
• Handling enquiries from staff.
• Receiving quotes from nominated suppliers and placing orders on in‑house systems.
• Internal coordination; liaising with production, finance and warehouse teams to ensure the timely delivery of goods and smooth flow of information.
• Monitoring stock levels, tracking open orders, and coordinating deliveries.
• Maintaining accurate purchase records, registers and documentation.
• Compiling purchasing and stock data to support operational decision‑making.
• Investigating discrepancies relating to orders, deliveries, or invoicing.

Experience and Skills

• Strong technical proficiency, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Organised, able to prioritise workload, and comfortable in a process‑driven environment.
• Confident communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset.

If you're proactive and want to be part of a stable and supportive team, this could be a great role to enter. Please apply now.