Purchasing Assistant - SF Recruitment : Job Details

Location: Wigston Salary: £23,000 Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Start Date: ASAP The professional services department at SF Recruitment is seeking a skilled Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing business on a 12-month fixed term contract. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will provide support to the Purchasing Department, reporting to the Senior Buyer. You will be responsible for managing supplier communications and ensuring that all goods are delivered on time and within budget.

• Collate and update purchase orders
• Follow up on outstanding orders and manage supplier acknowledgments
• Provide administrative support for pricing, vendor management, and filing

Requirements:

• Highly organised, flexible, and able to work well in a team
• Prior experience in procurement or administration is a plus (training provided)
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Dynamics 365 Business Central

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus based on KPIs
• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• BUPA cashback
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit (4x salary)

Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner are essential for this role. Apply today!