Job Description

Purchasing Assistant
Aldershot

Are you organised, detail-focused, and ready to play a key role in procurement and supplier management? Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking business, is looking for a Purchasing / Procurement Assistant to support the Purchasing Manager and help streamline processes, track metrics, and secure the best deals from suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Manager with demand and shortfall planning
• Process purchase orders and maintain ERP system accuracy
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure favourable procurement deals
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate supply needs with relevant managers
• Support On-Time Delivery In Full (OTDIF) objectives
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports/statistics
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, departmental KPIs, and company procedures
• Collaborate with team members, managers, and directors across the business
• Participate in stock cycle counts and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support other duties as required

Skills & Experience

• Proven ERP and Microsoft Office experience
• Previous procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support experience
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving skills
• Flexible, hardworking, and positive attitude
• Excellent communication, maths, and written skills
• Customer service-focused and a true team player

Salary and Benefits

• £27-30K
• 40 hours/week – Monday to Thursday 06:30–15:15, Friday 06:00–13:00 (flex available start/finish times)
• Holiday: 33 days/year including bank holidays
• Life assurance (3x basic annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (subject to eligibility)
• Pension scheme (salary exchange: 5% EE, 3.5% ER)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme