Full job descriptionPurchasing Assistant | Poole | £DOE, temp to perm
Fancy a role where no two days look the same? This Purchasing Assistant position offers a genuinely varied mix of supplier liaison, admin, and problem solving, with a clear path from temp to a permanent seat on the team.
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will benefit from:
*A temp to perm route with real job security once you’re settled in
*A supportive, well established department where you’ll always know where you stand
*Consistent hours across a 35 hour week
*The chance to build long term relationships with suppliers and colleagues alike
As a Purchasing Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
*Acting as first point of contact for suppliers, checking prices and negotiating payment terms
*Scheduling deliveries and chasing any that run late to keep things on track
*Liaising with warehouse and sales support teams on stock, quality, and documentation
*Keeping the SAP system accurate and up to date
*Maintaining tariff codes and customs paperwork for the customs warehouse
*Supporting wider purchasing projects, product development, and general department admin
As a Purchasing Assistant, your experience will include:
*Purchasing or administration experience in a similar environment
*Confident use of Excel and the Microsoft suite
*NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Purchasing or Business Administration (desirable)
*Understanding of customs procedures and tariff codes (desirable)
*Excellent accuracy with data entry and a methodical approach
*A polite, friendly, and reliable manner
If you like the sound of a stable role where your consistency and eye for detail genuinely make a difference, this could be the perfect next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information.