Purchasing Assistant
Job in
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, HR6, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-20
Listing for:
Confidential
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Business Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator -
Administrative/Clerical
Business Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A Purchasing Assistant is sought to join an innovative business in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, providing essential support to the purchasing and supply chain function, ensuring the efficient processing of purchase orders, supplier coordination and day-to-day procurement activities.
This is a 6 month Fixed-term contract position working 3 days a week.
The Purchasing Assistant, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, will work closely with the Tactical Purchasing Manager and wider operations team, supporting purchasing administration, supplier communications and supply chain processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency and timely delivery.
Responsibilities include:- Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders, ensuring accurate records and timely processing
- Monitor purchase order acknowledgements, confirm delivery dates and costings, and communicate any discrepancies to the purchasing team
- Liaise with suppliers to progress outstanding orders, monitor delivery schedules and resolve purchasing queries
- Support new supplier setup, maintain supplier records and manage compliance documentation, including ISO accreditation and supplier declarations
- Assist with NPI activities, engineering change orders (ECO) and PPAP requirements
- Support invoice queries, import activities and shipping schedule monitoring
- Maintain purchasing systems, support supply chain KPI reporting and assist with continuous improvement of purchasing processes
- GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English, with A-levels, BTEC or a relevant qualification advantageous
- Previous administrative or customer service experience, ideally within purchasing, procurement or supply chain
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
- Good numerical, analytical and communication skills, with confidence liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word, with ERP/MRP system experience advantageous
- A proactive, reliable and team-focused approach, with an interest in developing procurement knowledge and working towards a CIPS qualification
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