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Purchasing Assistant / Administrator
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 13 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Openshaw, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Location: Manchester
37.5 per week between Monday - Friday.
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant / Administrator to join a well‑established and growing organisation based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑driven purchasing professional to play a key role in supporting procurement operations and ensuring the smooth flow of materials across the supply chain.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Purchasing Manager, taking responsibility for supplier coordination, purchase order management, and administrative support across the procurement function. This role would suit someone with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and experience working in a fast‑paced purchasing or supply chain environment.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Sourcing quotes and lead times from suppliers for materials and services
Raising, issuing, and managing purchase orders, ensuring acknowledgements are received
Reviewing purchase orders and supplier confirmations to ensure accuracy of pricing and delivery dates
Expediting orders where required to meet business demands
Processing GRNs and requesting proof of delivery (PODs) when necessary
Matching invoices against purchase orders and flagging discrepancies
Maintaining and updating supplier details within the business system
Providing general administrative support to the Purchasing Manager
Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support procurement activities
Skills & Experience Required
To be considered for this position, candidates should demonstrate:
Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role
Strong administrative capability, with experience handling purchase orders and data entry
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with suppliers and internal teams
High attention to detail, particularly around pricing, order accuracy, and delivery schedules
Strong numeracy skills, with confidence working with costs, quantities, and budgets
Proven organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience using Sage 200 (essential)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and data management
General IT literacy, including email, document processing, and internal systems
Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a teamAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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