Temp Purchasing Assistant: Dynamic Procurement Support

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Holton Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Group Limited is seeking a Temporary Purchasing Assistant in the UK to support the Purchasing Department on a 1-month contract. The role involves day-to-day purchasing activities, creating purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers.

This temporary position is ideal for someone with purchasing or procurement experience looking for quick deployment in a busy team with potential extensions depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement functions.
• Experience supporting day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Able to raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer with day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries and queries.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up with suppliers.
• Assist with supplier enquiries, pricing and quotations.
• Maintain purchasing records and documentation.
• Communicate purchasing requirements with internal teams.
• Ensure materials and products are ordered in line with business requirements.
• Identify and escalate supply or delivery issues.
• Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing Department.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Administrative tasks

Job description

Holt Recruitment Group Limited is seeking a Temporary Purchasing Assistant in the UK to support the Purchasing Department on a 1-month contract. The role involves day-to-day purchasing activities, creating purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers.

This temporary position is ideal for someone with purchasing or procurement experience looking for quick deployment in a busy team with potential extensions depending on business needs.