At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders and source parts while collaborating with various teams.
- Company: A growing organisation in Chandlers Ford with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Earn up to £16.50 per hour with flexible part-time hours.
- Other info: Perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in procurement.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in purchasing and procurement while making an impact.
- Qualifications: Strong admin skills, attention to detail, and comfortable with Excel.
The predicted salary is between 16.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
A growing organisation is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team on a Part Time basis. The position is based in Chandlers Ford, with working hours of 9:30am-2:30pm, Monday to Thursday. The role offers an hourly rate of up to £16.50 per hour, equivalent to approximately £17,160 per annum.
Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant include:
- Create and manage purchase orders.
- Source new and existing parts by obtaining quotations, comparing suppliers, and supporting NPI sourcing activities.
- Maintain accurate BOM, MRP, supplier, pricing, and lead-time data to support procurement and production requirements.
- Monitor deliveries, shortages, and supplier performance, expediting orders and identifying supply risks, obsolescence, or long lead-time issues.
- Collaborate with procurement, engineering, production, stores, and senior management to support materials planning, stock control, and quality/traceability requirements.
Person Specification of the Purchasing Assistant:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling part numbers, BOMs and purchasing data.
- Confident communication skills with suppliers and internal teams.
- Comfortable working with Excel and MRP systems.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple orders/enquiries at the same time.
- Experience with electronics is a big desirable.
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, procurement administrator, junior buyer, purchasing assistant, buying assistant, purchasing coordinator, procurement coordinator, purchasing administrator or procurement administrator.
Locations
Purchasing Assistant (Part Time) in Eastleigh, Hampshire employer: Butler Ross Limited
Join a rapidly growing international aerospace organisation in Cheltenham as a Senior Commercial & Procurement Officer, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement. With a strong focus on employee development, the company offers excellent career progression opportunities and a collaborative work culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. Enjoy the benefits of a competitive salary, potential for hybrid working, and the chance to make a significant impact in a key role within the procurement function.
