Purchasing Assistant - Maternity Cover

ESS Employment Ltd.; Warmley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Two yearly work events

Friendly and supportive working enviro

Training and handover during handover

Job summary

ESS Employment Ltd. are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Purchasing Assistant to cover maternity leave. The role focuses on purchasing, supplier management, importing goods, product compliance and new product administration, supporting day-to-day procurement to ensure timely, compliant material orders.

The successful candidate will manage supplier relations, import processes, and utilise Sage X3 and Excel daily in a manufacturing and distribution setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient IT skills, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and flexible, able to work independently or in a team.
• Experience in negotiating, purchasing, procurement, importing or administration is essential.
• Sage X3 experience is beneficial, training can be provided.
• Awareness of product labelling or packaging compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Import goods from outside the UK (EU and Asia).
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure terms.
• Keep up to date with legislation on labels and tin artwork.
• Daily use of Sage X3 and Excel for purchasing activities.
• Work within a manufacturing and distribution environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Workload prioritisation

Team and independent work

Tools

Sage X3

Excel

Outlook

Job description

FIXED TERM CONTRACT: November 2026 to December 2027 tbc

DAILY TIMES: 8am-5pm Mon-Thur, 8am-4.30pm Fri

Yate Office: 01454 310031

VACANCY – Purchasing Assistant, Maternity Cover

ESS Employment are recruiting on behalf of our well-established client for a Purchasing Assistant to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a varied and interesting role involving purchasing, supplier management, importing goods, product compliance and new product administration.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day purchasing activities of the business, helping to ensure materials and products are ordered efficiently, delivered on time and meet the required standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Importing goods from outside of the UK (EU and Asia)


• Keeping up to date with legislation on both labels and tin artwork


• Negotiating with suppliers


• Daily usage of Sage X3 and Excel


• Working within a manufacture and distribution environment

About You:

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.


• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.


• The ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.


• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to work.


• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.


• Previous experience in negotiating, purchasing, procurement, importing or administration is essential.


• Experience using Sage X3 would be beneficial, although training can be provided.


• An awareness of product labelling requirements or packaging compliance would be an advantage.

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave


• Two yearly work events


• A friendly and supportive working environment.


• Training and support during the handover period.