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Purchasing Assistant

Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 12 hours
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Our client, a market leader in their field, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Assistant to support their procurement team.
  • The role involves placing orders, tracking deliveries, and ensuring purchases align with company standards for cost, quality, and timelines.
  • Candidates should have a background in procurement, strong communication and negotiation skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
  • The position offers excellent working conditions, a competitive salary, and benefits, contributing to high staff retention.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply with their CV, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role is preferred.

Our client is a market leader within their field who provide a 1st class level of service to their customers. As a result of continued strategic growth and success, our client is looking for an experienced Purchasing Assistant.

Our client offers excellent working conditions, a great package, benefits as a result, have very strong staff retention within the business.

You will support the procurement team and will be responsible for placing orders, tracking deliveries, and ensuring that all purchases meet company requirements in terms of cost, quality, and time lines. This role is critical in maintaining efficient supply chain operations and building strong relationships with suppliers.

If you come from a buying, procurement background and are looking to develop your professional career please send us your CV to review.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Place purchase orders with approved suppliers
  • Follow up on order confirmations
  • Monitor stock levels
  • Liaise with suppliers
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders
  • Support procurement team with administrative tasks and supplier negotiations where required

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Come from a procurement background
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and purchasing software/systems
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • A team player with the ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships

If you have the right approach and values outlined at the start of this advertisement, combined with the skills and experience outlined above, please apply immediately by sending your CV or phoning us to talk through your experience on .

Due to the number of applications, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful for this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.