Purchasing Assistant

entrust IT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing IT group in Greater London is seeking a Part-Time Purchasing Assistant to support its operations. This role involves managing purchasing processes, liaising with suppliers, and performing general administrative tasks across multiple offices. Suitable candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and have experience in purchasing, as well as strong communication skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours, along with a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£26k–£30k pro rata)

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and CPD opportunities

Free parking on site

Free food

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing environment is essential.
• Comfortable managing the full purchasing cycle.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders end-to-end.
• Verify supplier bills and match them to purchase orders.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishments.
• Assist with stock takes and ensure accurate records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supplier communication

Data accuracy

MS Office proficiency

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C / 4 or above)

Three additional GCSEs

AAT Level 3 (willing to pursue)

Job description

Part-Time Purchasing Assistant – Immediate Start!

Ringwood, Hampshire | 20 hours per week | Up to £30,000 (pro rata)

Are you super organised, confident with suppliers, and ready to bring real energy to a fast-growing IT group? We're looking for a proactive

Purchasing Assistant

who loves variety, thrives on accuracy, and wants to make a genuine impact across multiple offices — all while enjoying flexibility and a welcoming team environment.

This is your chance to join a modern, dynamic business where no two days look the same, and where your work directly supports operations across five companies!

What's In It For You :

• Join a fast-growing, modern IT group
• Competitive salary (£26k–£30k pro rata)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) – pro rata
• Training and CPD opportunities, including AAT sponsorship
• Free parking on site
• Free food (yes, really!)
• A friendly, collaborative team who value what you do

Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant :

• Purchasing & Supplier Management (80%)
  • Raising and managing purchase orders end-to-end
  • Verifying supplier bills and matching them to POs
  • Communicating directly with suppliers to negotiate pricing etc.
  • Monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishments
  • Assisting with stock takes and ensuring accurate purchasing records
  • Purchasing for multiple offices — with a particular focus on our Bedford team
• General Administration (20%)
  • Supporting the Financial Controller with varied admin tasks
  • Helping with insurance, telecoms, ISO documentation, and reporting
  • Managing office supplies (including food shopping for each location!)
  • Organising uniforms, processing DBS checks, and handling small facilities tasks
  • Liaising with landlords and suppliers for building maintenance issues

What You'll Bring :

• Experienced in a purchasing environment (essential)
• Comfortable owning the full purchasing cycle
• Confident communicating with suppliers at all levels
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong with numbers, data accuracy, and record-keeping
• Competent with MS Office and digital tools

Qualifications :

• GCSE Maths & English (C / 4 or above) – essential
• Three additional GCSEs – preferred
• Willing to work towards AAT Level 3 (we'll sponsor you!)

Ready to Jump In?

If you're organised, enthusiastic, ready to start immediately, and excited about contributing to a thriving IT business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an essential part of our operations team!