Part time Purchasing Assistant

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment is seeking to appoint a Part-Time Purchasing Assistant on behalf of our client. This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for stock management across the operation, ensuring that stock levels are maintained efficiently and that all parts and components are available ahead of assembly requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the timely and successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Raise purchase orders, obtaining a minimum of three supplier quotations where required.

Update systems accurately and maintain up-to-date purchasing records.

Work closely with the Transport and Customer Support teams to communicate delivery schedules and updates.

Assist with setting up new product codes and supplier accounts.

Ensure all project delivery notes are updated and maintained accurately.

Attend daily project update meetings and provide purchasing and stock updates.

Monitor, optimise, and reduce stock levels while ensuring availability of critical components.

Liaise with the warehouse team regarding goods received and dispatched.

Build strong supplier relationships and hold suppliers accountable for meeting agreed delivery schedules.

Ensure delivery dates are obtained and recorded within 48 hours of placing purchase orders.

Produce and maintain accurate reports to support operational requirements.

Follow up with suppliers regarding delivery commitments and escalate delays where necessary.

Respond promptly to internal enquiries and communicate effectively with suppliers and customers.

Obtain supplier quotations and negotiate where appropriate to achieve best value.

Ensure KPIs are consistently achieved.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Competent in Microsoft Office Packages

Flexible and able to multi-task with strong organisational skills.

Previous use of Sage is essential

Desirable

Previous stock control systems experience desired.

Previous project management experience.

Salary

£29,000 - £30,000 per annum

Hours

20-25 hour per week

Monday to Friday

Location

On-site in Bridgend

For more information please call our office on 01656 767778 or email jill.williams@jgr.co.uk