Purchasing Assistant - 10 Month Fixed Term Contract

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury client in the Hammersmith area is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for a 10-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting the Art team with purchasing tasks, managing orders, and assisting with invoicing. Ideal candidates should have strong organisational skills and experience in buying design items. Familiarity with art production processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience buying large volumes of design or creative items.
• Self-motivated and highly organised.
• Confident using various software tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Production Coordinator with purchasing tasks.
• Create purchase orders and manage orders for artworks.
• Assist with monthly finance tasks like credit card reconciliations.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Detail-Oriented

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Microsoft Teams

Adobe Creative Suite

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Client:

White Space Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are working with a luxury client based in the Hammersmith area, who specialises in sourcing artwork for interior designers within the hospitality and residential sectors. They are looking for someone to join their team on a 10-month fixed-term contract working as a Purchasing Assistant alongside the Art Coordinators to assist with invoicing and orders within the business. They are looking for someone with experience in invoicing, The ideal candidate will be someone with strong organisational skills, a strong eye for detail and comfortable in juggling tasks as part of a small team.

The Role

• Support the Senior Production Coordinator and Art team with purchasing tasks, including paying suppliers and tracking invoices.
• Create purchase orders and prepare related documents (terms, agreements, and order details).
• Help manage orders for sculptures, paintings, prints, and frames.
• Assist with monthly finance tasks like credit card reconciliations and filing.
• Communicate with artists, galleries, and suppliers to ensure documents and payments are accurate and on time.
• Manage stock and reordering of printing supplies.
• Provide general purchasing support to a team of 7.

The Candidate

• Experience buying large volumes of design or creative items.
• Strong with numbers and detail-oriented.
• Fast learner who can adapt quickly.
• Friendly, clear communicator, and a team player.
• Good at solving problems creatively.
• Able to work on a range of different tasks and projects.
• Self-motivated and highly organised.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel (intermediate level), Google Workspace, Mac, Microsoft Teams, and file sharing tools.
• Familiarity with art production processes (desirable but not essential).
• Background or experience in fine art or a creative field (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (desirable but not essential).

If you’re interested in the role, then please send your CV with your location, salary and notice period, [emailprotected] or message me on LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/in/daisyflower