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Purchasing Assistant
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 26,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ringwood
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Part-Time Purchasing Assistant – Immediate Start!
Ringwood, Hampshire | 20 hours per week | Up to £30,000 (pro rata)
Are you super organised, confident with suppliers, and ready to bring real energy to a fast-growing IT group? We’re looking for a proactive Purchasing Assistant who loves variety, thrives on accuracy, and wants to make a genuine impact across multiple offices — all while enjoying flexibility and a welcoming team environment.
This is your chance to join a modern, dynamic business where no two days look the same, and where your work directly supports operations across five companies!
What’s In It For You:
Join a fast-growing, modern IT group
Competitive salary (£26k–£30k pro rata)
22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) – pro rata
Training and CPD opportunities, including AAT sponsorship
Free parking on site
Free food (yes, really!)
A friendly, collaborative team who value what you do
Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant:
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying on top of the details and keeping a business running smoothly. Your day-to-day will involve:
Purchasing & Supplier Management (80%)
Raising and managing purchase orders end-to-end
Verifying supplier bills and matching them to POs
Communicating directly with suppliers to negotiate pricing etc.
Monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishments
Assisting with stock takes and ensuring accurate purchasing records
Purchasing for multiple offices — with a particular focus on our Bedford team
General Administration (20%)
Supporting the Financial Controller with varied admin tasks
Helping with insurance, telecoms, ISO documentation, and reporting
Managing office supplies (including food shopping for each location!)
Organising uniforms, processing DBS checks, and handling small facilities tasks
Liaising with landlords and suppliers for building maintenance issues
What You’ll Bring:
Experienced in a purchasing environment (essential)
Comfortable owning the full purchasing cycle
Confident communicating with suppliers at all levels
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Strong with numbers, data accuracy, and record-keeping
Competent with MS Office and digital tools
Qualifications:
GCSE Maths & English (C/4 or above) – essential
Three additional GCSEs – preferred
Willing to work towards AAT Level 3 (we’ll sponsor you!)
Ready to Jump In?
If you’re organised, enthusiastic, ready to start immediately, and excited about contributing to a thriving IT business, we’d love to hear from you.
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