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Purchasing Assistant

SF Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Wigston, Leicestershire LE18 2JF

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Purchasing Assistant position is a 12-month fixed term contract located in Wigston.
  • The role offers a salary of £23,000 and requires prior experience in procurement or administration, although training will be provided.
  • Key responsibilities include managing supplier communications, updating purchase orders, and providing administrative support for vendor management.
  • Candidates should be highly organized, flexible, and proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Dynamics 365 Business Central.
  • Benefits include a discretionary bonus based on KPIs, 24 days of annual leave, BUPA cashback, a pension scheme, and a death in service benefit.
Purchasing Assistant - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Wigston Salary: £23,000 Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Start Date: ASAP The professional services department at SF Recruitment is seeking a skilled Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing business on a 12-month fixed term contract. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will provide support to the Purchasing Department, reporting to the Senior Buyer. You will be responsible for managing supplier communications and ensuring that all goods are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collate and update purchase orders
  • Follow up on outstanding orders and manage supplier acknowledgments
  • Provide administrative support for pricing, vendor management, and filing

Requirements:

  • Highly organised, flexible, and able to work well in a team
  • Prior experience in procurement or administration is a plus (training provided)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Dynamics 365 Business Central

Benefits:

  • Discretionary bonus based on KPIs
  • 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • BUPA cashback
  • Pension scheme
  • Death in service benefit (4x salary)

Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner are essential for this role. Apply today!

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