Purchasing Assistant in Bedford

Purchasing Assistant in Bedford

Bedford Full-Time No working from home possible
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Location: Bedford
Salary: Β£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 queriesSupporting 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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Contact Details:

1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team