Purchasing Assistant

Vantage Recruitment

Posted 9 days ago, valid for 11 days

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 6AS

Part Time

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Purchasing Assistant Cambridge CB23 | Temporary to Permanent | £25,000 + Excellent BenefitsLooking to get hands-on in a fast-moving, high-tech industry? This is your chance to join a growing company where every day is different, and your efforts will make a real impact. If you’ve got strong admin skills, love staying organised and enjoy dealing with people this Purchasing Assistant role is the perfect next step in your career. What you’ll be doing as a Purchasing Assistant:You’ll be at the heart of the purchasing team, helping to keep supply chains running smoothly and efficiently. From raising purchase orders and chasing vendors, to updating teams on pricing and tracking deliveries. your role as Purchasing Assistant will touch every part of the procurement process. You’ll support the stores team when needed, handle invoice queries, maintain supplier communication and update internal systems to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. This is a varied, high-impact role — one where your organisation, attention to detail and communication skills will shine. Why this Purchasing Assistant role stands out:

Temporary to permanent opportunity – grow with the business
£25,000 starting salary
Half-day Fridays – finish at 12:30pm every week

When you become permanent:

Private healthcare and dental cover
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Life assurance (4x annual salary)
Enhanced family leave
Employee discount platform
Supportive, down-to-earth team culture

You'll be joining a business that supports some of the world’s most innovative industries – and your work will directly impact customers receiving their critical equipment on time. What you’ll need to succeed as a Purchasing Assistant:

Solid administration experience, ideally in a supply chain or procurement setting
Confidence using Excel and updating systems accurately
Great communication skills – both written and verbal
A proactive attitude – happy to chase suppliers and solve problems
Experience using SAP or an MRP system is desirable, but not essential

You’ll be someone who’s eager to learn, happy to get stuck in, and not afraid of a fast pace who can learn in a temporary role that then becomes a permanent job and career. Apply Now!

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