Administrative Assistant - Purchasing
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to company growth and expansion, we are seeking additional administrative support within our busy purchasing department.
Attention to detail, following a task through to completion and an ability to manage multiple tasks is essential.
This is a great opportunity for someone seeking part-time or full-time work. Looking for career development, or content in their role and happy to stay as they are in this position.
The main thing we seek is a passion and interest in what you do and ability to work within a team.
You will receive excellent training and support in your role, which will include:
- Liaising with suppliers to source & obtain prices
- Create, issue & log purchase orders
- Process online purchases
- Diarise & coordinate deliveries
- Ensure materials are delivered, checked & stored correctly
- Check invoices against purchase orders and authorise
- Arrange returns
- Assist with credit card reconciliation
You’ll need great attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision and on your own initiative to ensure all work gets completed ahead of tight deadlines.
Please apply for this position with a covering letter including reference AD-321.55 stating why you would like to be considered for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- What attracts you to this position?
Work Location: In person
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: Real Estate
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Real Estate.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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