Junior Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Location:
Huddersfield

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum

Hours: 38 Hours per Week

Contract:
Permanent

Stafflex are proudly working with a growing local business to find a Junior Purchasing Assistant. This role reports to the Purchasing Manager and is placed within a growing operation. The Purchasing Assistant will support day-to-day procurement activity, with a strong focus on accuracy.

The position is ideal for someone who's looking for a role in a process-driven environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can communicate well with people. We are looking for someone with a strong eye for detail and someone who is keen to create a career for themselves.

• Raising, checking, and processing Purchase Orders (POs) accurately.
• Acting as a point contact for suppliers, maintaining preferred supplier information and resolving order-related queries.
• Handling enquiries from staff
• Receiving quotes from nominated suppliers and placing orders on in-house systems.
• Internal coordination; liaising with production, finance and warehouse teams to ensure the timely delivery of goods and smooth flow of information.
• Monitoring stock levels, tracking open orders, and coordinating deliveries.
• Maintaining accurate purchase records, registers and documentation.
• Compiling purchasing and stock data to support operational decision-making.
• Investigating discrepancies relating to orders, deliveries, or invoicing.

• Strong technical proficiency, particularly Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail
• Organised, able to prioritise workload, and comfortable in a process-driven environment
• Confident communication skills
• Strong problem-solving mindset

If you're proactive and want to be part of a stable and supportive team, this could be a great role to enter. Please apply now!