Purchasing Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you in a dynamic and rapidly growing business as a Purchasing Assistant in Chester. This role is perfect for someone with strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail, as you will play a key role in supporting the purchasing function. Your organizational skills and Excel expertise will be highly valued in this fast-paced environment. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the purchasing process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every transaction. If you're proactive and ready to take on challenges, this is the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or administrative roles is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and liaise with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of stock and orders.
• Track and analyze purchasing data using Excel.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and rapidly growing business? We're recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join our client's expanding team in Chester!

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail to play a key role in supporting the purchasing function. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where your organisational skills and Excel knowledge will be highly valued.

What you'll be doing:

• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Liaising with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and delivery dates
• Maintaining accurate records of stock, orders, and supplier details
• Monitoring stock levels and supporting re-ordering processes
• Assisting with invoice queries and resolving discrepancies
• Using Excel to track and analyse purchasing data

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a purchasing or administrative role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (. VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• A proactive and flexible approach to working in a busy team
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively