Purchasing Assistant

Seismic Ltd; Quorn; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Seismic Ltd in Desford, United Kingdom, seeks a Purchasing Assistant to support daily procurement activities, raise purchase orders, manage requisitions, and liaise with global suppliers. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in purchasing/procurement and strong data/ERP skills.

The position is a 12‑month contract, 37.5 hours per week, with an hourly rate up to GBP 18.75 PAYE or up to GBP 25.66 Umbrella, and must support timely payments and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a purchasing/procurement administration environment.
• Proficient in purchasing processes including supplier selection and onboarding, RFQ, and receipt of goods.
• Strong data gathering and analysis to support strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage purchase orders to fulfil business requirements.
• Update and maintain purchasing systems with accurate pricing details.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment processing.
• Oversee the delivery of materials to support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Build and nurture relationships with suppliers.
• Perform analytical and administrative tasks to support purchasing-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer requirements.
• Extract data from internal systems and generate reports for operational support.
• Ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audit assessments.

Skills

Purchasing process

RFQ handling

Supplier onboarding

Data analysis

ERP systems

MS Office

Tools

SAP

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Have you recently worked in a Purchasing role where you were responsible for raising purchase orders? Are you used to liaising with global suppliers? Do you pride yourself on having an excellent eye for detail? If yes, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for . We re looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our globally renowned client s Team in Desford. This is a critical role supporting the day-to-day effectiveness of the Procurement department which demands exceptional attention to detail, energy, expertise, and dedication. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will provide comprehensive support to the facility's Purchasing function, managing requisitions, raising orders, and collaborating with Suppliers along with internal departments to address and resolve issues. What will the Purchasing Assistant do?

• Generate and manage purchase orders to fulfil business requirements
• Update and maintain purchasing systems with accurate and up-to-date pricing details
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment processing
• Oversee the delivery of materials to support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs
• Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers
• Perform analytical and administrative tasks to support purchasing-related strategic initiatives and provide accurate data to assist Buyers.
• Work closely with other teams to understand and meet customer requirements
• Extract data from internal systems and generate various reports for operational support
• Ensure continuous compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements
• Assist with internal and external audit assessments as needed
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a purchasing/procurement administration environment
• Good understanding of the purchasing process, including supplier selection and onboarding, Request for Quotation (RFQ), and receipt of goods.
• Strong problem-solving skills paired with exceptional attention to detail
• Skilled in gathering and analysing data to support strategic business decisions and align with organizational objectives
• Ability to follow compliance-driven processes and procedures
• Keen & willing to learn personality and positive outlook will go a long way in this instance!
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & using ERP Systems. Desirable experience: SAP and Power BI

Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required.

Suitable candidates will be contacted.

Initial 12-month contract - likely to extend for the right Person! Hours: 37.5 a week (typical work patterns are Mon-Fri: 07:00-15:00 /07 30 /08:00-16:00) Up to GBP18.75 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to GBP25.66