Purchasing Assistant

As a Purchasing Assistant in Edinburgh, you will help the Procurement & Supply Chain team keep purchasing activity organised for a Life Science business. You will manage day-to-day buying administration and maintain accurate records so colleagues have the information they need.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Life Science industry in Edinburgh.

Description

• Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders accurately to support timely ordering.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier details and order information in internal systems.
• Track outstanding orders and update colleagues on expected delivery dates.
• Liaise with suppliers to request pricing, product information and order updates.
• Check order documentation and resolve straightforward discrepancies with relevant colleagues.
• Support the Procurement & Supply Chain team with purchasing reports and routine administration.
• Keep filing and purchasing data organised, helping the team access clear and current information.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure purchasing needs are recorded and progressed.

Profile

A successful 'Purchasing Assistant' should have:

• Experience of purchase order processing and purchasing administration.
• Confidence maintaining accurate records and managing detailed information.
• Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Comfort using systems and spreadsheets to track orders and purchasing data.
• A practical approach to resolving order queries and following tasks through.

Job Offer

• Permanent Purchasing Assistant position based in Edinburgh.
• Salary of £28000
• Excellent benefits package on offer