Temporary Purchasing Assistant

Holt Engineering; Holton Heath; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering is seeking a Temporary Purchasing Assistant to join the Purchasing Department in Holton Heath. You will support day-to-day purchasing activities, raise and process purchase orders, and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

This temporary assignment is full-time, Monday to Friday, with an initial 1-month contract and potential extension. The role is ideal for someone with purchasing or procurement experience looking to contribute to a busy team.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement is desirable.
• Administrative experience related to purchasing processes.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and internal teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing activities under the Buyer.
• 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.
• Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing Department.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Administrative experience

Job description

Temporary Purchasing Assistant

Location: Holton Heath

Contract: Temp (1 month) with potential to extend

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Pay: £13.50 per hour

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Temporary Purchasing Assistant to join their Purchasing Department. Our client is looking for someone to provide temporary support with the day-to-day purchasing function.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous purchasing, procurement, supply chain or relevant administrative experience to join a busy team on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Buyer with day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Raising and processing purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries and queries.
• Monitoring outstanding purchase orders and following up with suppliers.
• Assisting with supplier enquiries, pricing and quotations.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Communicating with internal departments regarding purchasing requirements.
• Supporting the team to ensure materials and products are ordered in line with business requirements.
• Identifying and escalating any potential supply or delivery issues.
• Providing general administrative support to the Purchasing Department.

If you have purchasing or procurement experience and are available for a temporary assignment, we would be keen to hear from you.