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Posted 21 July, 2026

Purchasing Assistant

Reed
Evesham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Purchasing Assistant / Buyer

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Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 + £3,000 Bonus (Quarterly Paid)

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Are you an up-and-coming purchasing or supply chain professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a growing, ambitious business on track to exceed their targets for this year and play a key role in supporting their continued success.

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The Opportunity

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Due to business growth, we’re looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join a dynamic and collaborative team. You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues and report into the Finance Director, building your experience across both direct and indirect procurement.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

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What You’ll Be Doing

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    Managing a shared purchasing inbox

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    Raising and processing purchase orders (POs)

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    Monitoring supplier deliveries and chasing updates

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    Building strong relationships through supplier communication

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    Supporting stock investigations and resolving discrepancies

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    Managing indirect procurement (e.g. PPE, IT supplies, office consumables)

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    Producing and maintaining KPI reports

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    Working extensively with Excel spreadsheets and internal systems

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What We’re Looking For

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    1–2 years’ experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain

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    Ideally experience within manufacturing or engineering

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    Confident using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs essential – tested at interview)

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    Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus)

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    Strong communicator with the ability to liaise across departments

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    Highly organised with strong attention to detail

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    Experience reviewing engineering drawings is desirable but not essential

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What’s On Offer

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    £26,000 – £29,000 basic salary

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    £3,000 bonus paid quarterly (based on company performance)

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    25 days holiday + bank holidays

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    3x death in service

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    Company pension scheme

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    Office-based role with flexibility for some WFH after probation

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    Working hours: 8:00 – 16:30 (early finish on Fridays at 15:30!)

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