At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in purchasing by managing orders and sourcing parts for exciting projects.
- Company: A growing organisation with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Earn up to £16.50 per hour with flexible part-time hours.
- Other info: Perfect for students or anyone looking for part-time work in a vibrant setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in procurement.
- Qualifications: Strong admin skills, attention to detail, and Excel proficiency required.
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
Join a dynamic and growing organisation in Chandlers Ford as a Purchasing Assistant, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values collaboration and employee development. With flexible part-time hours and competitive pay, this role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth while balancing your personal commitments. Experience a workplace that prioritises innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in procurement.
