via Reed · 8 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Purchasing Assistant

Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited
Bristol Contract GBP 15,000 – 16,000
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Purchasing Assistant
£15,000 - £16,000
Part time - 16 hours per week fully in office. Option to go full time in the future.
Avonmouth - Bristol, Portishead, Portbury, Shirehampton, Pill, Bristol

Are you an organised administrator looking to build your career within Procurement and Purchasing?

Our client is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Procurement function, helping maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, orders and documentation.

You'll suit this role if you're organised, detail-focused and confident working with suppliers and internal teams.

Interested? Click Apply today!
Consultant: Shannon Webb | Ref: 5403 | Call:

The Role
*Supporting the preparation and processing of purchase orders
*Obtaining supplier quotations and relevant information
*Maintaining accurate supplier and purchasing records
*Tracking outstanding orders and following up on deliveries
*Supporting supplier onboarding and compliance documentation
*Working with Finance on purchase orders and invoices
*Supporting Operations and Maintenance with purchasing requirements
*Maintaining procurement files and approval records
*Assisting with purchasing reports and general administration
*Escalating pricing, delivery and supplier issues when required
*Using SAP and internal systems

The Candidate
*Previous purchasing, procurement or administrative experience
*Excellent attention to detail
*Strong organisational and communication skills
*Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
*Confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams
*Good IT skills and comfortable working with systems
*SAP experience would be advantageous
*Proactive, reliable and methodical approach

What's in it for you?
*Part time with the ability to pick your hours. Option to go full time in the future.
*Pension
*25 days holiday + bank holidays
*Supportive working environment
*Long-term career development opportunities

Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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