At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the purchasing team with procurement and administration activities.
- Company: Join a busy team in Bedford with a focus on efficiency.
- Benefits: Earn £15.00 per hour with full-time hours in a temporary role.
- Other info: Perfect for proactive individuals looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in purchasing and enhance your organisational skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing or administration, with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
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
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