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Purchasing Assistant

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Purchasing Assistant is needed for a manufacturer of specialist equipment in Godalming, Surrey.
  • The role requires previous experience in purchasing or procurement, along with familiarity with mechanical and electronic parts.
  • Key responsibilities include raising purchase orders, monitoring stock levels, and liaising with suppliers.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £28,000 to £30,000, with additional benefits including 25 days holiday and a company bonus.
  • This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday.

Purchasing Assistant required for a well-established manufacturer of specialist equipment for the food and pharmaceutical industries, who are based in the Godalming, Surrey area.

Due to ongoing success, they are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Purchasing Assistant to join the team at their office in Godalming.

Purchasing Assistant Job Overview
  • Raise and process purchase orders in line with company requirements
  • Monitor stock levels and place orders to maintain adequate inventory
  • Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, and delivery times
  • Track orders and follow up on delays or discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate records of orders, supplier information, and pricing
  • Support the Purchasing Manager with sourcing alternative components when needed
  • Work closely with technical and production teams to understand material requirements
  • Assist with general administration duties within the purchasing department
Purchasing Assistant Job Requirements
  • Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role
  • Familiarity with mechanical and/or electronic parts and components
  • Good negotiation and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Competent with Microsoft Office and SAGE purchasing/order systems
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
Purchasing Assistant Salary & Benefits
  • Salary £28,000 - £30,000
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Company Bonus
  • Monday to Friday, full-time, permanent position.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.