Temporary Vacancies Purchasing and Administration Assistant
Reference: 6170
Location: Barton under Needwood
Salary: Competitive
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Purchasing & Administration Assistant to join a small, busy office team. This is a temporary role with the view of going permanent after the first 12 months. This is a varied role supporting the delivery of nationwide projects through efficient purchasing and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source materials and equipment for projects across the UK
- Obtain quotes, raise and place purchase orders, arrange deliveries, and receipt goods
- Maintain accurate records, paperwork, and online files
- Field telephone and email enquiries from internal site staff and project managers
- Enter and update project details using Microsoft Business Central (MBC)
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Manage general administrative tasks, including:
- Annual leave calendars
- Logging timesheets
- Issuing starter documents and kit
- Organising training
- Ensuring plant compliance
- Booking vehicle services
- Provide support to other office teams when needed
Person Specification:
- Highly organised, efficient, and detail-oriented
- Able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
- Strong initiative and time-management skills
- Confident and professional communication skills
- Good IT skills and confident using Microsoft Office and databases
- Able to build strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers
- Customer-focused, with a can-do attitude
- Experience or knowledge of construction products or the construction industry is desirable
If you're a proactive and detail-driven individual looking to grow within a supportive team, apply today. However, if you do not hear back from us within 48 hours, kindly assume that you have been unsuccessful. (agy)
