Purchasing Assistant

Can you bring your administrative skills to our Purchasing team based in Willenhall, where you can enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

What you would do as our Purchasing Assistant

As our Purchasing Assistant you will play a key role in ensuring smooth stock management and exceptional customer satisfaction. You’ll manage daily purchasing operations, maintain accurate supplier and product data, and collaborate across departments to keep everything running efficiently. This is a fast-paced role where attention to detail and proactive communication are essential.

You would also:

• Manage daily order flow and maintain accurate supplier and product information.

• Place purchase orders for stock and customer-specific requirements to ensure availability.

• Monitor outstanding orders, resolve discrepancies and liaise with suppliers and logistics.

• Support stock management processes, including adjustments and accurate record-keeping.

• Provide administrative support and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

The skills and experience you need
We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience working with numbers and spreadsheets whilst demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.

• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, while showing initiative and taking responsibility.

• Strong interpersonal skills and can influence others whilst working effectively both as part of a team and independently.

• The ability to manage tasks in a structured way and can demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience or an interest in purchasing or supply chain and ideally an understanding of re-ordering/purchase planning.

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer: 

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.

• A competitive salary and incentive schemes.

• Variety of benefits including Holiday Flex, Cycle 2 Work, attractive company pension, discount portal, recognition scheme and wellbeing program… to name just a few!

We review applications regularly, so don't wait

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Nadia Aslam, Recruitment Business Partner at nadia.aslam@assaabloy.com

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