As a Purchasing Assistant in Edinburgh, you will help the Procurement & Supply Chain team keep purchasing activity organised for a Life Science business. You will manage day-to-day buying administration and maintain accurate records so colleagues have the information they need.
Client Details
The organisation operates in the Life Science industry in Edinburgh.
Description
- Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders accurately to support timely ordering.
- Maintain purchasing records, supplier details and order information in internal systems.
- Track outstanding orders and update colleagues on expected delivery dates.
- Liaise with suppliers to request pricing, product information and order updates.
- Check order documentation and resolve straightforward discrepancies with relevant colleagues.
- Support the Procurement & Supply Chain team with purchasing reports and routine administration.
- Keep filing and purchasing data organised, helping the team access clear and current information.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure purchasing needs are recorded and progressed.
Profile
A successful 'Purchasing Assistant' should have:
- Experience of purchase order processing and purchasing administration.
- Confidence maintaining accurate records and managing detailed information.
- Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and internal colleagues.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Comfort using systems and spreadsheets to track orders and purchasing data.
- A practical approach to resolving order queries and following tasks through.
Job Offer
- Permanent Purchasing Assistant position based in Edinburgh.
- Salary of £28000
- Excellent benefits package on offer
Purchasing Assistant in Penicuik employer: Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing Careers
As a Shift Setter at our well-established global manufacturing company, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to quality and sustainability in the production of innovative plastic products. We foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development, offering numerous opportunities for skill enhancement and career progression, all while working in a state-of-the-art facility that values continuous improvement and teamwork.
Contact Details:
Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing Careers Recruitment Team
