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Purchasing Assistant
Job summary
A dynamic IT group in Ringwood is seeking a Part-Time Purchasing Assistant to manage purchasing operations across multiple offices. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, experienced in a purchasing environment, and capable of communicating effectively with suppliers. Key responsibilities include managing purchase orders, verifying invoices, and monitoring stock levels. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive team environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a purchasing environment is essential.
- Ability to own the full purchasing cycle required.
- Confident communication with suppliers is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchase orders from start to finish.
- Verify supplier invoices against POs.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishments.
Skills
Education
Tools
Ringwood, Hampshire | 20 hours per week | Up to £30,000 (pro rata)
Are you super organised, confident with suppliers, and ready to bring real energy to a fast-growing IT group? We’re looking for a proactive Purchasing Assistant who loves variety, thrives on accuracy, and wants to make a genuine impact across multiple offices — all while enjoying flexibility and a welcoming team environment.
This is your chance to join a modern, dynamic business where no two days look the same, and where your work directly supports operations across five companies!
- Join a fast-growing, modern IT group
- Competitive salary (£26k–£30k pro rata)
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) – pro rata
- Training and CPD opportunities, including AAT sponsorship
- Free parking on site
- Free food (yes, really!)
- A friendly, collaborative team who value what you do
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying on top of the details and keeping a business running smoothly. Your day-to-day will involve :
- Raising and managing purchase orders end-to-end
- Verifying supplier bills and matching them to POs
- Communicating directly with suppliers to negotiate pricing etc.
- Monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishments
- Assisting with stock takes and ensuring accurate purchasing records
- Purchasing for multiple offices — with a particular focus on our Bedford team
- Supporting the Financial Controller with varied admin tasks
- Helping with insurance, telecoms, ISO documentation, and reporting
- Managing office supplies (including food shopping for each location!)
- Organising uniforms, processing DBS checks, and handling small facilities tasks
- Liaising with landlords and suppliers for building maintenance issues
- Experienced in a purchasing environment (essential)
- Comfortable owning the full purchasing cycle
- Confident communicating with suppliers at all levels
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong with numbers, data accuracy, and record-keeping
- Competent with MS Office and digital tools
- GCSE Maths & English (C / 4 or above) – essential
- Three additional GCSEs – preferred
- Willing to work towards AAT Level 3 (we’ll sponsor you!)
If you’re organised, enthusiastic, ready to start immediately, and excited about contributing to a thriving IT business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become an essential part of our operations team!
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