Purchasing Assistant in Bedford

Location: Bedford Salary: £15.00 per hour Hours: Full-time Contract: Temporary sick cover We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Purchasing Assistant to join a busy team based in Bedford . This is a great opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with purchasing or administration experience. The Role As a Purchasing Assistant, you will support the purchasing team with the day-to-day procurement and administration activities, helping to ensure orders are processed accurately and efficiently. Key responsibilities: Raising and processing purchase orders Liaising with suppliers and internal departments Obtaining quotations and checking pricing Monitoring outstanding orders and deliveries Maintaining accurate purchasing records and systems Assisting with invoice and delivery queries Supporting the wider purchasing team with administrative tasks Ensuring purchasing information is kept up to date About You The ideal candidate will be: Previous experience in purchasing from an engineering components company , procurement, supply chain or administration Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident communicating with suppliers and colleagues Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and computerised systems Able to work independently and manage competing priorities Reliable, proactive and a good team player Available to work full-time on a temporary basis TPBN1_UKTJ