Purchasing Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our team, this is the perfect role for someone who is looking to forge a career in the purchasing and buying sector. You will be working directly with our Production Manager on a day-to-day basis. The ideal candidate is someone who has good communication and organisational skills and is willing to learn and throw themselves into the role. It's a fantastic opportunity to work in a high growth business.
Key responsibilities:
· Supplying relevant site contacts to all delivery parties.
· Chasing up late deliveries and reporting back to Project Managers.
· Managing replacements of materials to sites in a cost effective and timely manner and ensuring clear communication with all relevant departments.
· Liaising directly with Project Manager to discuss delivery dates, materials requirements et.
· Rechecking of both Mezzanine Floor and Fire Rating detailed drawings before commencement of purchasing.
· Management of Fire Rating (including price negotiation, supplier sourcing, order processing and point to point deliveries of all materials)
· Liaising with Project Managers and Installers in order to resolve on site issues in a cost effective and timely manner.
· Maintaining Stock Levels and issuing stock take sheets to third parties.
· Maintaining and chasing up suppliers for order acknowledgements.
· Assisting in the general procurement operations.
· Archiving Monthly projects.
· Standing in for Production Manager when required.
The key skills we are looking for:
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Have ‘get it done’ and ‘can do’ attitude
- Great communicator
- Able to juggle various priorities
- Eager to learn and grow with an exciting business
- Highly efficient and well organised
- Good computer literacy
- Purchasing or stock control experience (not essential)
Salary dependant on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Purchasing Assistant roles across Hi-Level Mezzanines Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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