Purchasing Assistant

CUBE Consulting; Letchworth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

CUBE Consulting is seeking a meticulous Purchasing Assistant in Letchworth with hybrid (office/remote) working. You will manage purchase orders through the MRP system, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role offers a clear path into supplier management and commercial negotiation as you support operational efficiency. You'll need experience in purchasing or procurement, familiarity with MRP/ERP, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative approach

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain roles.
• Good understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong stock control and inventory management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders through the MRP system.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain inventory to support production and demand.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve issues.
• Analyse stock usage, shortages and forecasts to guide purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and cost-saving initiatives.
• Work with operations, production and sales teams to meet business needs.
• Support continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Skills

Purchasing

Stock control

MRP/ERP knowledge

Excel

Supplier relationships

Analytical

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Purchasing Assistant

Letchworth Garden City - HYBRID

£30,000 basic salary + comapny performance bonus £1800

Excellent career progression opportunities

Are you an organised and commercially minded Purchasing Assistant looking to develop your career within a growing business? We are seeking a proactive individual with experience of purchasing, stock control and MRP systems to join our busy team in Letchworth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with suppliers, managing stock levels and supporting operational efficiency. For the right candidate, the role offers a clear progression path into supplier management and client negotiation responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders through the company's MRP system.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure inventory is maintained to support production and customer demand.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve supply chain issues.
• Analyse stock usage, shortages and forecasts to support purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• Assist in supplier performance monitoring and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, production and sales teams to meet business requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the purchasing function.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain role.
• Good understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience of stock control and inventory management.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective supplier relationships.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000. plus company bomnus paid monthly
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Genuine career progression into supplier management and commercial negotiation roles.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.