Junior Purchasing Assistant

Junior Purchasing Assistant (Part Time) Temporary to Permanent £14.80 per hour Monday to Friday | 10:00am - 3:00pm We are currently recruiting for a Junior Purchasing Assistant to join a busy and growing business on a part‑time, temporary‑to‑permanent basis. This is a varied administrative role supporting the purchasing, operations, sales, and warehouse teams. Full training will be provided, including use of a bespoke operating system. Key Responsibilities Administration Answering inbound calls professionally and efficiently Responding to internal and external email queries daily Assisting with booking couriers as required Providing pricing and quotations to the sales team Supporting the operations and warehouse teams as needed (including pallet labels)Supplier Acknowledgements Managing incoming supplier acknowledgements daily Checking supplier acknowledgements against purchase orders Querying any discrepancies or issues via email Checking FSC status and pricing, highlighting any variancesOrder Management (M1 System) Updating and maintaining the outstanding order book daily Ensuring supplier delivery dates align with scheduled install dates Updating order due dates based on supplier acknowledgements Managing and escalating late delivery notifications Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to meet delivery schedules Becoming a confident and competent user of the M1 systemSupplier Invoicing Assisting accounts with invoice and pricing queries on the systemOrder Processing Processing sales and purchase orders Amending orders as required Producing picking sheets Setting up new product entries when necessarySales & Purchasing Support Maintaining accurate sales and purchase order history Researching and sourcing local suppliersGeneral Duties Maintaining a tidy and presentable office environment Managing office supplies and consumables Providing ad‑hoc administrative support across the business Weekly fire alarm and fire extinguisher checks Core Competencies Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills Effective time management Skills & Experience Required Positive, proactive attitude with a customer‑focused approach Strong written and verbal communication skills Confident telephone manner Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience maintaining filing systems and databases Discretion and confidentiality when handling information High level of accuracy and personal responsibilityThis is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for part‑time hours and long‑term progression within a supportive team environment. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website