Purchasing Assistant

Work Lyf Group; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement solutions company in Hempstalls is seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to support procurement processes. You will manage supplier relationships, raise purchase orders, and help maintain efficient supply chain operations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with various departments. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing business.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication skills for supplier interaction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Raising and expediting purchase orders to meet business demands.
• Coordinating delivery schedules and managing back orders.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies.

Job description

We at Work Lyf Group are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our clients team and support the smooth operation of the procurement processes. As a Purchasing Assistant , youll play a vital role in ensuring our clients supply chain runs efficiently, helping them maintain strong supplier relationships and meet the needs of our growing business.

Key Responsibilities

As a Purchasing Assistant , your day-to-day tasks will include :

• Raising and expediting purchase orders to meet business demands
• Communicating with suppliers via phone and email
• Coordinating delivery schedules, managing back orders, and resolving shortages or returns
• Matching supplier order confirmations with internal purchase orders
• Maintaining accurate pricing and stock ordering policies
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Collaborating with internal departments to ensure seamless purchasing support
• Handling ad-hoc indirect purchasing requests
• Attending occasional face-to-face supplier meetings
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

What Were Looking For

To succeed as a Purchasing Assistant , you should bring :

Strong attention to ...