Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant | Poole | £DOE, temp to perm

Fancy a role where no two days look the same? This Purchasing Assistant position offers a genuinely varied mix of supplier liaison, admin, and problem solving, with a clear path from temp to a permanent seat on the team.

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will benefit from:

A temp to perm route with real job security once you're settled in
A supportive, well established department where you'll always know where you stand
Consistent hours across a 35 hour week
The chance to build long term relationships with suppliers and colleagues alike
As a Purchasing Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Acting as first point of contact for suppliers, checking prices and negotiating payment terms
Scheduling deliveries and chasing any that run late to keep things on track
Liaising with warehouse and sales support teams on stock, quality, and documentation
Keeping the SAP system accurate and up to date
Maintaining tariff codes and customs paperwork for the customs warehouse
Supporting wider purchasing projects, product development, and general department admin
As a Purchasing Assistant, your experience will include:

Purchasing or administration experience in a similar environment
Confident use of Excel and the Microsoft suite
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Purchasing or Business Administration (desirable)
Understanding of customs procedures and tariff codes (desirable)
Excellent accuracy with data entry and a methodical approach
A polite, friendly, and reliable manner
If you like the sound of a stable role where your consistency and eye for detail genuinely make a difference, this could be the perfect next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information