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Purchasing Assistant
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 22,000 - 25,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Salary: £22,000-£25,000 + great benefits package
Looking to take your first step into a career in procurement or supply chain? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business where you'll gain hands-on experience, learn from a skilled Purchasing Manager, and build a solid foundation in the purchasing process. If you're highly organised, great with Excel, and have strong attention to detail – this could be the perfect role for you.
The role..
As Purchasing Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day purchasing function, working closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure smooth procurement operations. The role will involve lots of administrative tasks including matching invoices to delivery notes, updating stock spreadsheets, and liaising with suppliers to ensure everything is running on time and to spec.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same – you'll be tracking orders, resolving delivery or pricing issues, and helping maintain accurate stock levels. You’ll also gain exposure to key areas like supplier relationships, sustainability criteria, and technical documentation – making it a great platform for someone building a long-term career in the supply chain.
What we are looking for..
* Strong admin skills and high attention to detail
* Excellent Excel ability – confident with spreadsheets, formulas, and data checking
* Good communication skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with suppliers
* A proactive and organised approach to juggling multiple tasks
* Someone eager to learn, with interest in procurement or supply chain
* Training towards CIPS (or similar) is ideal, but not essential
* A flexible, team-focused attitude – willing to help out where needed
What you will get in return..
* Salary of £22,000 – £25,000 (depending on experience)
* 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* 8% matched pension (with additional salary sacrifice options post-probation)
* 4x salary life insurance
* 6 weeks’ company sick pay in any 12-month rolling period (post-probation)
* Medicash health scheme (including 24/7 GP, physio, mental health support, digital tools & more)
* The chance to join a well-established business with strong values, a collaborative team, and excellent career development opportunities
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to kickstart a career in purchasing with a supportive team in a thriving industry. If that sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!
If you are interested please get in touch with Lucy OsborneBefore You Apply
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