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🥝 Purchasing Assistant

Prime Appointments Ltd | ipswich, United-Kingdom | Posted May 19, 2026

Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

Purchasing Assistant
1 year maternity cover contract
End of contract bonus

A manufacturing client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join their team. This is a 1-year FTC role covering maternity, working Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm and paying a negotiable salary depending on experience. There will be an end-of-contract bonus of £500 and the ideal start date will be June.

Working in a team of 3, key duties include but are not limited to:

  • Process purchase orders and source raw materials at the best price
  • Keeping the systems and information up-to-date including the goods in calendar and stock sheets
  • Source alternative products
  • Stock counting and monthly stock takes
  • Record and analyse daily orders for requirements. Check that materials are in stock and if there are any materials/items that need to be bought in
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