Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant | Poole | £DOE, temp to perm

Fancy a role where no two days look the same? This Purchasing Assistant position offers a genuinely varied mix of supplier liaison, admin, and problem solving, with a clear path from temp to a permanent seat on the team.

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will benefit from:

• A temp to perm route with real job security once you''re settled in
• A supportive, well established department where you''ll always know where you stand
• Consistent hours across a 35 hour week
• The chance to build long term relationships with suppliers and colleagues alike

As a Purchasing Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as first point of contact for suppliers, checking prices and negotiating payment terms
• Scheduling deliveries and chasing any that run late to keep things on track
• Liaising with warehouse and sales support teams on stock, quality, and documentation
• Keeping the SAP system accurate and up to date
• Maintaining tariff codes and customs paperwork for the customs warehouse
• Supporting wider purchasing projects, product development, and general department admin

As a Purchasing Assistant, your experience will include:

• Purchasing or administration experience in a similar environment
• Confident use of Excel and the Microsoft suite
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Purchasing or Business Administration (desirable)
• Understanding of customs procedures and tariff codes (desirable)
• Excellent accuracy with data entry and a methodical approach
• A polite, friendly, and reliable manner

If you like the sound of a stable role where your consistency and eye for detail genuinely make a difference, this could be the perfect next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information.