Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing AssistantLocation: Thorne(Office-based with occasional remote working)
Job Type: Temporary - ongoing contract

About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Assistant to provide general administrative support to central purchasing colleagues based in Germany. The role involves regular communication via online and telephone channels, conducted in English.
This is a full-time, office-based position with occasional remote working flexibility, as agreed with the line manager. The successful candidate will follow established processes and ensure all activities are completed in line with legal and compliance guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
You will support high-volume, fast-paced purchasing operations using a range of purchasing systems, including SAP SRM, Portal-M, and COUPA.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Verifying supplier certificate management status, including tracking and monitoring expiries
Requesting supplier sustainability self-assessment questionnaires and supporting supplier onboarding onto the B2B portal
Processing low-value, high-volume purchase orders in line with established procedures
Providing support with tender management and maintaining document records
Inputting and maintaining data within purchasing trackers and dashboards

Note: While supporting colleagues based in Germany, all communication will be conducted in English.
Processes are clearly defined, and the role requires tasks to be completed consistently and accurately in line with documented procedures.

Skills & Experience

Educated to GCSE or A-Level (or equivalent)
Previous experience in an administrative, office-based role
Strong organisational and time management skills
Proactive approach with the ability to respond quickly
Ability to multitask and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
Strong English language skills (written and verbal)

What We're Looking For
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable individual who thrives in a structured environment. You will be comfortable working as part of an international team and capable of handling a high volume of tasks with accuracy and efficiency.