Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExcellent opportunity working for a global manufacturerBe part of a collaborative teamAbout Our ClientThe organisation operates in the Life Science industry in Edinburgh.Job DescriptionProcess purchase requests and prepare purchase orders accurately to support timely ordering.Maintain purchasing records, supplier details and order information in internal systems.Track outstanding orders and update colleagues on expected delivery dates.Liaise with suppliers to request pricing, product information and order updates.Check order documentation and resolve straightforward discrepancies with relevant colleagues.Support the Procurement & Supply Chain team with purchasing reports and routine administration.Keep filing and purchasing data organised, helping the team access clear and current information.Work closely with internal teams to ensure purchasing needs are recorded and progressed.The Successful ApplicantA successful 'Purchasing Assistant' should have:Experience of purchase order processing and purchasing administration.Confidence maintaining accurate records and managing detailed information.Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and internal colleagues.Good organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities.Comfort using systems and spreadsheets to track orders and purchasing data.A practical approach to resolving order queries and following tasks through.What's on OfferPermanent Purchasing Assistant position based in Edinburgh.Salary of £28000Excellent benefits package on offerContactAmanda LeesQuote job refJN-112026-7138561Phone number+441413314442Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorCustomer ServiceSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingWherePenicuikContract typePermanentConsultant nameAmanda LeesConsultant phone+441413314442Job referenceJN-112026-7138561
