Procurement Assistant (Temp) – POs, MRP & Suppliers

Prime-Appointments; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime-Appointments is assisting a client in Ipswich to recruit a Temporary Purchasing Administrator. The role is full-time temporary, with hours Mon–Thu 8.15am–5.00pm and Fri 8.15am–4.45pm, and a competitive hourly rate depending on experience.

Responsibilities include raising POs, supplier liaison, data updates, MRP support, and procurement admin. The ideal candidate has purchasing/procurement experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain administration.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; experience with an ERP/MRP system is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Raising and processing purchase orders and following up outstanding orders.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, deliveries and order queries.
• Updating purchasing, supplier and inventory records accurately.
• Supporting the purchasing team with MRP, stock and material requirements.
• Assisting with purchasing reports, spreadsheets and general procurement administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication with suppliers

Excel

ERP/MRP experience

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Prime-Appointments is assisting a client in Ipswich to recruit a Temporary Purchasing Administrator. The role is full-time temporary, with hours Mon–Thu 8.15am–5.00pm and Fri 8.15am–4.45pm, and a competitive hourly rate depending on experience.

Responsibilities include raising POs, supplier liaison, data updates, MRP support, and procurement admin. The ideal candidate has purchasing/procurement experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.