Purchasing Assistant Stockton-on-Tees

Purchasing Assistant - Full Time - Thornaby

• Full-time
• Purchasing
• Thornaby (Head Office)

About Us

PASS Ltd is a leading provider of test equipment and calibration across the UK.

We have been in business since 2001 and have seven sites across the UK with over 140 staff.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement function and ensure the smooth and efficient supply of products and services across the business.

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting the buyer and the purchasing function, ensuring that purchase orders are placed accurately, deliveries are on time, orders and pricing is updated and supplier relationships are maintained professionally.

This is a very fast-paced, detail-focused role where organisation and system accuracy are critical and where a good accurate memory will serve you well.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising and processing purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Raising Purchase Returns accurately and efficiently
• Assisting with Ebay and Amazon Sales administration
• Chasing suppliers for pricing, order confirmations and delivery updates
• Monitoring and updating expected delivery dates (ETAs)
• Maintaining accurate product data in internal systems
• Assisting with updating supplier pricing
• Supporting stock replenishment and availability across sites
• Assisting with day-to-day supplier communication
• Resolving basic invoice or delivery discrepancies
• Working closely with buyer, warehouse, logistics, and sales teams

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator (email and phone)
• Fantastic IT skills, particularly Excel and internal systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role
• Experience working in a technical, engineering, or distribution business
• Familiarity with ERP/stock management systems
• Working towards or interested in CIPS qualification

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to develop within a growing business
• Exposure to a wide range of suppliers and products

Benefits include

• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Company Pension
• Company events
• Lunches on PASS
• Loyalty bonuses
• Cycle to work Scheme
• New Baby Bonus

Hours of Work: Full-time Monday - Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 4pm

Annual Leave: 22 days, accruing extra days for each full year of service up to 25 days.

Job Type: Full time, permanent, based in Thornaby