Full job descriptionAs a Purchasing Assistant in Edinburgh, you will help the Procurement & Supply Chain team keep purchasing activity organised for a Life Science business. You will manage day-to-day buying administration and maintain accurate records so colleagues have the information they need.
Client Details
The organisation operates in the Life Science industry in Edinburgh.
Description
*Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders accurately to support timely ordering.
*Maintain purchasing records, supplier details and order information in internal systems.
*Track outstanding orders and update colleagues on expected delivery dates.
*Liaise with suppliers to request pricing, product information and order updates.
*Check order documentation and resolve straightforward discrepancies with relevant colleagues.
*Support the Procurement & Supply Chain team with purchasing reports and routine administration.
*Keep filing and purchasing data organised, helping the team access clear and current information.
*Work closely with internal teams to ensure purchasing needs are recorded and progressed.
Profile
A successful ’Purchasing Assistant’ should have:
*Experience of purchase order processing and purchasing administration.
*Confidence maintaining accurate records and managing detailed information.
*Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and internal colleagues.
*Good organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities.
*Comfort using systems and spreadsheets to track orders and purchasing data.
*A practical approach to resolving order queries and following tasks through.
Job Offer
*Permanent Purchasing Assistant position based in Edinburgh.
*Salary of £28000
*Excellent benefits package on offer