Purchasing Assistant

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.