Purchasing Assistant; Part Time

Position: Purchasing Assistant (Part Time)
A growing organisation are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team on a Part Time basis. The position is based in Chandlers Ford , with working hours of 9:30am-2:30pm, Monday to Thursday . The role offers an hourly rate of up to £16.50 per hour, equivalent to approximately £17,160 per annum. Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant include:
Create and manage purchase orders. Source new and existing parts by obtaining quotations, comparing suppliers, and supporting NPI sourcing activities. Maintain accurate BOM, MRP, supplier, pricing, and lead-time data to support procurement and production requirements. Monitor deliveries, shortages, and supplier performance, expediting orders and identifying supply risks, obsolescence, or long lead-time issues. Collaborate with procurement, engineering, production, stores, and senior management to support materials planning, stock control, and quality/traceability requirements.

Person Specification of the Purchasing Assistant:
Strong administrative and organisational skills Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling part numbers, BOMs and purchasing data Confident communication skills with suppliers and internal teams Comfortable working with Excel and MRP systems Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple orders / enquiries at the same time

Experience with electronics is a big desirable Salary Hourly rate of up to £16.50 per hour (Approx. c £17,160 pa) This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, procurement administrator, junior buyer, purchasing assistant, buying assistant, purchasing coordinator, procurement coordinator, purchasing administrator or procurement administrator