Purchasing Assistant

Rewards and Benefits on offer;

* Immediate start date

* Company pension

* Employee discount

* On-site parking

* Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance

* Friendly and supportive working environment

* Full training provided

* Development opportunities

The Company you will be working for;

MTrec Commercial are currently supporting our prestigious client on their search for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to join their team. The company are open to candidates with a strong administration background as full training is provided. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing;

* Process purchase orders from requisition to approval, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, and supplier details.

* Maintain supplier records, including contact details, pricing lists, contracts, and performance notes.

* Track and expedite orders, following up with suppliers to resolve delays, shortages, or discrepancies.

* Support procurement reporting, preparing reports, KPI , and audit documentation.

* Manage invoice queries, matching invoices to POs and delivery notes, and liaising with finance to resolve issues.

* Assist with supplier onboarding, collecting compliance documents and ensuring adherence to company policies.

* Monitor stock levels (if applicable) and raise replenishment orders in line with inventory thresholds.

* Coordinate internal requests, ensuring departments receive timely updates on order status.

* General administrative support, including filing, document control, and maintaining procurement databases.

* You will be working Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm (40hrs per week)

About You:

* Attention to detail for accurate data entry and document checking.

* Strong communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal teams.

* Organisation and time management, especially when handling multiple orders simultaneously.

* Numeracy and analytical ability to check pricing, compare quotes, and support reporting.

* IT proficiency, especially in Excel, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics), and procurement platforms.

* Problem-solving mindset to resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, and supplier queries.

* Teamwork with procurement, finance, Dispatch, and operations teams

* Experience in purchasing, procurement, and supply chain is preferred, but not essential