Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant Location: Ashford Salary: £12.60 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday Maternity Cover Are you looking to grow your procurement career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Our client, a leading organisation in their field, is seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to join their established Category Management Team on a maternity cover basis. Why join our client: You’ll be stepping into a structured and professional setting where collaboration and best practice are at the core of their procurement approach. If you're highly organised, customer-focused, and looking to gain further experience in a procurement role, this could be your ideal next step. What’s in it for you: * Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 * Monday to Friday working hours – enjoy your weekends! * Maternity cover contract with the potential to make a real impact * Gain valuable experience supporting tender and procurement processes * A chance to work within a well-established team in a respected organisation The role: You’ll provide end-to-end procurement support, from obtaining quotes to assisting with tender documentation. You’ll work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure value-for-money sourcing and seamless transactional procurement processes. With a strong emphasis on compliance and customer service, you’ll help maintain the smooth flow of purchasing activity while supporting key procurement projects. Key duties include: * Sourcing goods/services in line with procurement procedures and standing financial instructions * Supporting tender and quote activities as needed * Liaising with users to ensure fit-for-purpose products * Managing order processes using electronic catalogues * Tracking procurement savings and benefits * Supporting invoice queries and resolving discrepancies * Providing administrative support to buyers and senior buyers * Helping communicate contract opportunities and facilitating supplier meetings Who we’re looking for: You’ll need excellent communication skills, a methodical approach to administration, and an interest in public procurement. Previous experience in procurement or a related administrative function is desirable but not essential. Training and support will be provided. Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy, which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants, we see that if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn

Location: TN24, Ashford, GB

Posted Date: 7/16/2025