Part-Time Purchasing Assistant

Part-time Purchasing Assistant Location: Coventry, CV2 Hours: 16-20 hours per week (4-5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, worked between 9:00am and 5:00pm) Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour Contract: Permanent Empowered Personnel is recruiting a part-time Purchasing Assistant on behalf of our client based in Coventry, CV2. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to join a busy and growing business. The role will initially be part-time, with the expectation of becoming a full-time position as the business continues to expand. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the purchasing function, ensuring stock orders, supplier documentation, and delivery schedules are managed efficiently while maintaining excellent communication across all departments. Key Responsibilities - Raising purchase orders for stock and supplier requirements - Assisting the Accounts department with supplier invoices and ensuring documentation is filed accurately - Maintaining organised purchasing records and paperwork - Updating product information, descriptions, and quantities using Microsoft Business Central - Tracking supplier orders and monitoring delivery schedules - Producing weekly reports of expected deliveries and communicating updates to relevant departments - Liaising with warehouse teams regarding incoming deliveries and stock queries - Communicating with suppliers to resolve shortages, damaged goods and credit requests - Managing delivery schedules through shared calendars and internal systems - Preparing and completing purchasing documentation packs - Supporting Directors and colleagues with additional administrative duties as required - Handling general office administration, including answering telephone calls Candidate Requirements: - Previous administration experience, ideally within purchasing, procurement, stock control, logistics, or a similar office-based role - Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work - Strong organisational and time management skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong customer service skills - Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy environment - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications - Experience using Microsoft Business Central would be advantageous but is not essential If you are a motivated and organised individual looking for a long-term opportunity with future progression into a full-time role, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV today or contact Empowered Personnel for further information