Junior Purchasing Assistant

Stafflex; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing local business in Huddersfield is seeking a Junior Purchasing Assistant to support procurement activities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a process-driven environment and possesses strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include managing Purchase Orders, liaising with suppliers, and monitoring stock levels. The candidate should have proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills. This is a permanent position offering a salary range of £24,000 - £26,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise workload and work in a process-driven environment.
• Must possess confident communication skills and a problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organised and prioritisation skills

Confident communication

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!