Purchasing Assistant

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a Purchasing Administrator for a part-time, temporary contract. This role offers you the chance to become an integral part of a supportive purchasing team, where your organisational skills and attention to detail will help keep the supply chain running smoothly. With flexible hours, training opportunities, and a nurturing environment, this position is perfect for those who are eager to learn and grow within purchasing.What You''ll Do:As a Purchasing Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the purchasing department''s daily operations. Your responsibilities will include:Assisting with raising and processing purchase orders.Sourcing quotations from suppliers, comparing pricing, lead times, and quality to support effective purchasing decisions.Maintaining supplier information and purchasing records.Tracking deliveries closely and follow up on late or missing orders to ensure materials arrive when needed.Supporting inventory checks by updating system data.What You Bring:The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in administration along with strong interpersonal skills that foster collaboration across teams. Ideally your background will include:Strong organisational skills enable you to manage multiple tasks efficiently.Excellent administrative abilities and high attention to detail.Confident use of Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel).Experience in purchasing, supply chain or procurement is ..... full job details .....