The Purchasing Assistant supports the supply chain team by assisting with purchasing activities, supplier coordination, order processing, and inventory tracking. This role ensures timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining accurate purchasing records.
Main Responsibilities
- Assist in creating and processing purchase orders
- Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
- Support supplier evaluation and onboarding processes
- Monitor inventory levels and notify management of shortages
- Resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, associated invoices, and shipments
- Handling internal purchase requisitions
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures
- Maintaining an approved suppliers list reqularly and as required
Required Skills & Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or administrative support
- Basic understanding of procurement processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a face-paced environment
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Proactive mindset
- Must be able to commute to the office daily
- Alignment with company values:
- Passion and can do attitude
- Eager to work as a team
- Strive to learn and improve
- Act with integrity
Package:
- Competitive package with growth bonus opportunity
- Company benefits
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Pay:
c£28k
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Minimum Experience:
Entry Level
Language:
English (required)
Work Location:
In person at Bristol Office
Business Hours:
7.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Internal Job Code:
002