Purchasing Assistant

The hiring company is an established organization with structured purchasing and supply chain operations supporting stocked goods. The Purchasing Assistant role is a mid-level position focused on executing day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier coordination, and ERP data accuracy. This role ensures continuity, efficiency, and reliability across purchasing processes while working closely with demand planning, logistics, and finance teams.

The Purchasing Assistant role supports the Purchasing Team Leader by managing daily purchasing activities related to stocked goods. This position is execution-focused and critical to maintaining accuracy, continuity, and efficiency within purchasing operations. The role works closely with Demand Planning, Logistics, and Finance to ensure smooth end-to-end supply chain flow and reliable stock availability.

Responsibilities:
- Create, manage, and maintain accurate purchase orders for stocked goods within the ERP system.
- Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up on confirmations, ETDs, and changes.
- Communicate daily with assigned suppliers regarding orders, quantities, delivery schedules, and documentation.
- Resolve discrepancies, chase late confirmations, and escalate issues when required.
- Support demand planning activities to help prevent stockouts and minimize overstocks.
- Coordinate with logistics on shipment readiness and delivery updates.

Requirements:
- Proven mid-level experience in purchasing or supply chain roles.
- Hands-on experience managing purchase orders for stocked or repeat items.
- Practical working experience with ERP systems and purchasing data.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy.
- Confident written English communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities independently.

Benefits:
- Stable full-time role supporting established purchasing operations.
- Opportunity to work cross-functionally within supply chain, logistics, and finance.
- Structured processes with scope for continuous improvement contributions.
- Consistent Monday to Friday schedule with 40 hours per week.

This role is well suited for a reliable and process-driven professional who takes ownership of purchasing tasks and consistently delivers accurate and timely results.