Purchasing Assistant

Location Hessle
Discipline: Procurement & Supply Chain
Job type: Permanent
Salary: DOE
Contact name: Hannah

Contact email: hannah@cprec.co.uk
Contact phone: 01482 205808
Job ref: 761483
Published: about 13 hours ago
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025 00:59
Consortium Professional Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer and supplier of goods to customers across the UK and worldwide, who are experiencing rapid growth and looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant to join their expanding team.

About the Company
With a well-established global supply chain and a reputation for delivering quality products, our client is at the forefront of their industry. Their continued success has created this exciting opportunity for someone eager to develop their procurement skills and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The Role
Working closely with the Procurement Manager and the wider operations team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient sourcing of goods and materials. This is a hands-on position offering a varied workload and the chance to work with suppliers and colleagues across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assisting in the procurement of goods, materials, and services in line with company requirements.
  • Raising purchase orders and ensuring accurate data entry into the ERP system.
  • Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotes, track orders, and resolve delivery issues.
  • Supporting negotiations to secure the best value, quality, and lead times.
  • Monitoring stock levels and assisting with inventory management.
  • Maintaining accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
  • Working cross-functionally with production, logistics, and quality teams.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
  • Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel in particular); ERP/MRP experience would be advantageous.
  • Experienced in a purchasing, supply chain, or administrative role (manufacturing background preferred but not essential).
  • Eager to learn and develop within a growing business.
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
  • The chance to be part of a dynamic team in a thriving business.
  • A supportive working environment where your contributions make a real impact.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your purchasing career and want to join a company where growth and innovation are at the heart of everything they do, apply today.

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven’t received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.