Purchasing Assistant

Summary

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our Heysham team. This role is ideal for someone highly organised, with great communication skills and a strong focus on accuracy and customer service. You’ll help us maintain excellent relationships with clients and suppliers while supporting vital purchasing processes.

Heysham – full-time, office-based.

• Receive and process orders, ensuring all costings are accurate and required documentation is provided.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to resolve queries and maintain clear communication.
• Chase deliveries with couriers and suppliers to ensure timely fulfilment.
• Arrange and process supplier payments using banking and credit card methods.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and update purchasing systems accurately.
• Manage logistics, including booking flights, hotels, and car hire for UK and international travel.
• Prioritise and organise workload across multiple mailboxes, working to strict deadlines.
• Provide logistical support for internal and external stakeholders.

• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong customer service and relationship‑building skills.
• Team player with a proactive “can‑do” attitude.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Good communication skills, including phone, email and Teams.

• Previous experience in a multi‑functional office environment.
• Willingness to learn new systems to uphold high service standards.

• 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years of continued service, with the option to purchase additional days each year
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
• Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
• Working hours flexibility
• Long service awards
• Electric vehicle leasing
• Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.