Purchasing Assistant

Work Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Wales in Cardiff is seeking a diligent Purchasing Assistant to support day-to-day purchasing activities and supplier records.

You'll need good Excel skills, comfort with numbers and a practical, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, learning quickly and taking responsibility as you grow in the role. This is an excellent entry point for someone starting their career who is eager to develop transferable skills in purchasing and procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing is preferred but not essential.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Basic Excel skills and comfort with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Assist with purchase orders, supplier details and purchasing records.
• Use Excel and spreadsheets to maintain and check information.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve issues where possible.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues.
• Manage priorities, meet deadlines and ensure tasks are completed accurately.

Job description

Purchasing Assistant

Cardiff

To 28k depending on experience

We are looking for an organised, reliable and proactive Purchasing Assistant to support our clients day to day purchasing activities.

This role would suit someone who is comfortable working with numbers, has Microsoft Excel skills and enjoys solving problems, learning new things and seeing tasks through to completion.

Previous purchasing experience is preferred but not essential but a positive attitude, attention to detail and a willingness to learn and take responsibility are key for this role

Key Responsibilities

• Support day to day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Assist with purchase orders, supplier details and purchasing records.
• Use Excel and spreadsheets to maintain and check information.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve issues where possible.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues.
• Manage priorities, meet deadlines and ensure tasks are completed accurately.

The Person

• Basic Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with numbers.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A practical, problem solving approach and a willingness to ask questions.
• The ability to learn quickly, take feedback and adapt.
• An understanding of costs, value for money and commercial priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their career or looking to develop transferable skills in purchasing and procurement.