Purchasing Assistant

Precision Technology Supplies; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Precision Technology Supplies Ltd in East Grinstead is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis, 37.5 hours per week.

You will own admin and operational tasks such as goods in/out, expediting stock, supplier liaison, and CBAM data preparation, with a focus on accuracy and timely processing.

Proficient IT skills including Excel and Outlook are essential, and the ability to prioritise workload and work independently will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and maintaining accurate purchasing records.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload; proficient with IT applications like Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Booking goods in and out.
• Expediting and monitoring stock day to day.
• Miscellaneous buying tasks.
• CBAM data preparation for customers.
• Checking order confirmations.
• Stationery buying.
• Filing and document control.
• Kit administration.

Skills

Purchasing & supply chain

Communication skills

Independent worker

Supplier relationship management

IT literacy

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Precision Technology Supplies Ltd specialises in the supply of industrial stainless-steel products, including fasteners, nuts, bolts, screws, and other precision turned parts.

The company is known for its high-quality fastener solutions and has a reputation for delivering exceptional corrosion resistance and strength. PTS is ISO 9001 certified, reflecting its commitment to maintaining rigorous quality controls throughout its operations.

The company also offers a range of services such as direct line feed management, plating, patchlocking, and screw modifications, catering to the specific needs of its customers.

We are looking to recruit a Purchasing Assistant on a permanent basis to join our team in East Grinstead. The role is working 37.5 hours a week.

The Role

The Purchasing Assistant will take ownership of administrative and operational tasks including

• Booking goods in and out
• Expediting and monitoring German stock day to day.
• Miscellaneous buying tasks
• CBAM data preparation for customers
• Checking order confirmations
• Stationery buying
• Filing and document control
• Kit administration

The Candidate

We are looking for a candidate with a strong understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes with good communication skills. You will have the ability to work independently, along with experience in managing supplier relationships and maintaining accurate records of purchasing activities. The ideal candidates will be organised, able to prioritise workload, and have a good understanding of IT and computer applications like Excel and Outlook.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. The business does observe a Christmas shutdown period and a maximum of 4 days will be deducted from employees annual leave entitlement.