Purchasing Assistant

Job in Poole, Dorset County, BH18, England, UK

Listing for: Talent Guardian

Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-07-08

Job specializations:

Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration, Data Entry

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.29 - 14.8 GBP Hourly GBP 14.29 14.80 HOUR

Talent Guardian are recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant on a 12-week temp-perm contract for our client based in Poole, Dorset.

Location: Poole
Contract: 12-Week Temp-to-Perm
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (35 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the Purchasing team.
Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries, pricing and stock availability.
Chase outstanding deliveries and resolve invoice or quality queries.
Update internal systems and maintain accurate records.
Support the warehouse and sales teams with purchasing-related administration.
Monitor stock levels and assist with product setup and testing.
Complete general administrative duties and electronic filing.

What We're Looking For:

Previous purchasing or administration experience.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Good communication and numerical skills.
A proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
A friendly team player who can also work independently.

If you're looking for a varied role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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