Purchasing Assistant
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Job Summary
Purchasing Assistant
12.71 per hour - National Minimum Wage from 1st April 2026.
Location: Aldridge Walsall
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (with a 4pm finish on a Friday) 39 hours per week
Benefits
Key Responsibilities
Job Ref:HP371
Hollyfield Personnel do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard anything from Hollyfield Personnel within 5 7 working days of your application you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy you are giving permission for Hollyfield Personnel to contact you and retain your details.
12.71 per hour - National Minimum Wage from 1st April 2026.
Location: Aldridge Walsall
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (with a 4pm finish on a Friday) 39 hours per week
Benefits
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Supportive friendly work environment.
- Training and development programs to enhance your skill set.
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing supplier orders and supporting the end-to-end purchasing process
- Monitor stock levels and highlight any shortages or potential issues
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and update systems accordingly
- Create and maintain reports using Excel to support decision-making
- Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Support the resolution of supplier queries delays or order issues
- Provide general administrative support to the purchasing and wider office team
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills (Maths and English essential)
- Good IT skills particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
- Business A-Level (or equivalent) preferred but not essential
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Positive proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities
Job Ref:HP371
Hollyfield Personnel do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard anything from Hollyfield Personnel within 5 7 working days of your application you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy you are giving permission for Hollyfield Personnel to contact you and retain your details.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Hollyfield Personnel is a Recruitment Agency based in Sutton Coldfield that work hard to deliver a personal, bespoke approach with all of our clients and candidates alike.
