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Location: South Wigston
Salary: £26,500 per annum (£13.58 per hour)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
The commercial team at SF Recruitment is partnering with a growing business in South Wigston to recruit a Purchasing Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong administrative skills and purchasing experience to join a dynamic team. The initial contract is expected to be a minimum of 8 weeks, with the potential for a longer term or permanent role for the right candidate.
About the role:
The Purchasing Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchasing function by:
- Allocating branch stock adjustments to the appropriate team members
- Processing data updates with a high level of accuracy
- Managing company stock levels to prevent over-ordering
- Tracking and following up on purchase orders to meet deadlines
- Assisting with stock checks to maintain accurate inventory levels
In addition, the successful candidate will also be responsible for managing administrative tasks, including:
- Overseeing purchase order allocations and approvals
- Sourcing specialist products and negotiating the best prices
- Handling enquiries and quotations to ensure timely and efficient operations
About you:
If you are a proactive, organised, and confident individual with experience in purchasing and administration, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team.
