Purchasing & Goods-In Assistant – On-Site, Mon-Fri

Interaction Recruitment; Sparkford; On-site; GBP 31,608,000 - 42,838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

20 days holiday

Friendly environment

Development opportunities

Progression opportunities

Purchasing & Goods-In role

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a on-site Purchasing & Goods-In Assistant in Sparkford, Somerset. The role supports day-to-day purchasing and Goods-In processes, offering a varied, fast-paced environment with Sage 50 duties.

Ideal candidates will have purchasing/procurement experience, strong Excel and organisational skills, and own transport. 40 hours per week, £13.00/hour, permanent on-site position with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration, purchasing, procurement or supply chain is preferred.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Sage 50 and/or CIM 50 would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Own transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the purchasing process from requisition through to delivery.
• Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Negotiate where possible to achieve the best price.
• Liaise with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements.
• Raise and maintain purchase orders using Sage 50.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing and stock levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up on late deliveries.
• Deal with supplier queries and support Accounts with purchasing‑related queries.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve costs and purchasing efficiency.
• Support the wider Procurement team with administration and ad‑hoc projects.
• Assist Goods‑In with checking and booking incoming stock onto Sage 50.
• Help maintain the flow of products through Goods‑In when required.
• Ensure the Goods‑In area remains organised, tidy and efficient.
• Complete other duties as required to support the wider team.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Administration

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Education

GCSEs

Tools

Sage 50

CIM 50

Job description

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a on-site Purchasing & Goods-In Assistant in Sparkford, Somerset. The role supports day-to-day purchasing and Goods-In processes, offering a varied, fast-paced environment with Sage 50 duties.

Ideal candidates will have purchasing/procurement experience, strong Excel and organisational skills, and own transport. 40 hours per week, £13.00/hour, permanent on-site position with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.