Purchasing Assistant

Location: Ashford and Lympne

Permanent

Benefits:

• Competitive salary circa £28k per annum pro rata
• Flexible part-time hours: 9.30 – 2.30, Monday to Friday

About the Role and Client:

Our client is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Assistant to provide administrative support to the Purchasing Department. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the timely acquisition of materials and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for suppliers
• Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Handle goods-in paperwork
• Check and collate order acknowledgements
• Liaise with scheduling/production teams regarding delivery updates
• Monitor stock levels
• Track orders and resolve delivery issues with suppliers
• Maintain supplier records and monitor delivery times for KPI compliance
• Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing Team

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous administrative experience preferred
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Morgan Jones is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About Morgan Jones:

Morgan Jones Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency with a reputation for excellence. We connect talented individuals with outstanding opportunities.

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