Purchasing Assistant

Wren Kitchens Limited; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen retailer in Barton-upon-Humber is looking for a Purchasing Assistant. This entry-level role offers the chance to support the procurement team by managing inventory, sourcing suppliers, and processing purchase orders. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. This is a great opportunity for those looking to grow within an expanding team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing role is desired but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team in sourcing and ordering.
• Manage inventory and supplier relationships.
• Create and process purchase orders accurately.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm delivery details.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Good communication

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

We are recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join our expanding team based at our head office site in Barton-upon-Humber. The candidate will work 5 days per week from Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30.

Key responsibilities

• Support the procurement team and the contracts team in sourcing, ordering, managing inventory and supplier relationships.
• Work with suppliers to forecast and organise inventory in timely manner.
• Assist with sourcing and evaluating suppliers based on quality, price, delivery and service.
• Create and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely updates to internal systems.
• Communicate with supplier and the warehouse to confirm delivery details and resolve issues.
• Assist with preparing procurement reports, maintaining order books and monitoring inventory levels.
• Track shipments and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Help prepare reports and cost analyses.

About You

Desired Skills & Knowledge:

• Previous experience in a purchasing role is desired but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Good communication
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines

About The Company

Wren Kitchens are not only passionate about kitchens, we are passionate about our people! We have achieved incredible milestones over the years; opening over 100 showrooms, launching in the USA, and winning multiple awards including the UK’s Number 1 place to work!

This is thanks to our team, the Wren family who have inspired us to push limits and make a difference. With our exponential growth, we are looking for incredible individuals to join us and continue our success story!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing