Permanent Purchasing & Order Fulfillment Specialist

Rubicon Recruitment; Hurn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking a diligent Purchasing Assistant in Christchurch. The role liaises between customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure orders move smoothly, with a strong focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

This is a secure, permanent full-time position with Monday to Friday hours. You will gain broad exposure across sales, purchasing, finance and warehouse functions while developing purchasing and supply chain expertise in a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, order processing or sales administration role.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy when handling orders, pricing and invoices.
• Confident communication skills by phone and email with customers and suppliers.
• Good organisation and time management, with the ability to juggle priorities calmly.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and order or ERP systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution or wholesale would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Raising and issuing purchase orders to suppliers accurately and on time.
• Tracking open orders and following up on lead times and delayed shipments.
• Processing customer orders, checking pricing, quantities, delivery details and payment terms.
• Keeping customers and account managers updated on order progress, back orders and delivery dates.
• Working with couriers to resolve shipping queries and handling amendments, returns and replacements.
• Liaising with finance to clear invoice queries and supporting with customer invoicing and portal uploads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT literacy

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking a diligent Purchasing Assistant in Christchurch. The role liaises between customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure orders move smoothly, with a strong focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

This is a secure, permanent full-time position with Monday to Friday hours. You will gain broad exposure across sales, purchasing, finance and warehouse functions while developing purchasing and supply chain expertise in a close-knit team.