Junior Purchasing Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Why HORIBA UK?
Competitive basic and benefits package – including pension, life insurance, private medical, cash plan, occupational health, employee benefits platform, excellent work life balance and so much more!
Are you organised, methodical and able to work on your own initiative?
If yes, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for someone to support the activities of the Purchasing Department to ensure that the department provides the highest levels of service to internal and external stakeholders.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide support to the Purchasing team including Import/Export activities
- To input and administer purchase orders on to SAP system accurately and efficiently to ensure orders with suppliers are placed to facilitate the smooth running of the business and its’ operations.
- To actively progress order queries such as delivery dates, availability, shortages, damages etc. and to deal effectively with any account queries through to resolution.
- Co-ordinate, progress and chase orders and advise internal customers of status.
- Support the gathering of compliance information for products & materials and update SAP accordingly.
- Maintain certifications for Approved Vendors
HORIBA UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, gender, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, religions, skin colour and sexual orientations. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,990.00-£29,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 1 year (required)
- Data entry: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northampton
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: Electronics Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Purchasing Assistant roles across Horiba UK 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 Electronics Manufacturing.
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 £24,990 - £29,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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