At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely procurement of materials.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at DarcyBrook, a leader in procurement.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and enjoy a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Perfect for detail-oriented individuals who thrive on organisation and communication.
- Qualifications: Advanced Excel skills and prior experience in purchasing or supply chain roles.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Darcy Brook are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented
Purchasing Assistant to join our clients growing procurement team.
If you are someone who gets a genuine thrill from a perfectly formatted spreadsheet, thrives on building great relationships with vendors, and can keep a dozen moving parts organised without breaking a sweat, we want to talk to you.
You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure we get the right materials, at the right time, for the right price.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier
Management: Act as a primary point of contact for external vendors.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships, monitor supplier performance, and address any delivery or quality issues head-on.
- Order Processing: Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders (POs) accurately and efficiently, ensuring alignment with company policies and budget constraints.
- Data & Inventory Tracking: Maintain precise records of purchases, pricing, and stock levels. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping our inventory data immaculate.
- Market & Pricing Analysis: Research potential new vendors, request quotes, and compare costs to ensure we are always getting the best possible value.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the warehouse, finance, and operations teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate delivery schedules.
- What We Are Looking For
- Advanced Excel Skills: You should be more than comfortable with spreadsheets.
- Highly
Organised: You will be juggling multiple orders, deadlines, and vendor queries simultaneously.
Exceptional time management and an eagle eye for detail are absolute must-haves.
- Confident
Communicator: You’ll be negotiating lead times, chasing up late deliveries, and collaborating across departments.
You need to be articulate, professional, and comfortable picking up the phone to get things done.
- Proven Supplier Management: Prior experience dealing directly with vendors, managing lead times, and handling supply chain hiccups with diplomacy and tact.
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role is preferred.
Purchasing Assistant employer: DarcyBrook
DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply Chain is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in West London that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, all while working with a market-leading business that values proactive and detail-oriented professionals.
