Purchasing Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Crewe, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Appointments Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10169 |
Summary
Purchasing Assistant
Location: Crewe
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Sector: Supply Chain & Procurement
Step Into a Role Where You Can Really Make a Difference
Are you someone who enjoys staying organised, solving problems early, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes? If you thrive in a busy environment and like working closely with others, this Purchasing Assistant position in Crewe could be an excellent next step.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the production team has everything they need—while helping us improve processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Purchasing Assistant
As our Purchasing Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring components are ordered in line with production requirements
• Reviewing and acting upon MRP reports
• Placing purchase orders and expediting deliveries when required
• Maintaining accurate product, stock, and supplier information
• Running weekly demand-planning reports and highlighting potential shortages
• Identifying opportunities to enhance sourcing, reduce costs, and improve value
• Supporting Buyers with project work and departmental initiatives
• Managing can indemnities reports and updating Account Managers where needed
• Assisting with general office administration, including call handling and cross-team support
What Makes You a Great Fit
We’re looking for a Purchasing Assistant who brings:
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with internal teams and external suppliers
• The ability to interpret data and take proactive action
• A motivated, flexible, team-focused approach
• Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain coordination, or similar administrative roles
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
As a Purchasing Assistant, you’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative team where your contributions are valued every day. You’ll enjoy:
• A competitive salary of £28,000 per annum
• Long-term stability in a permanent, full-time role
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive team culture where new ideas are encouraged
If you are interested in this role and feel you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency.
Purchasing Assistant | Crewe | Supply Chain & Procurement
Location: Crewe
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Sector: Supply Chain & Procurement
Step Into a Role Where You Can Really Make a Difference
Are you someone who enjoys staying organised, solving problems early, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes? If you thrive in a busy environment and like working closely with others, this Purchasing Assistant position in Crewe could be an excellent next step.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the production team has everything they need—while helping us improve processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Purchasing Assistant
As our Purchasing Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring components are ordered in line with production requirements
• Reviewing and acting upon MRP reports
• Placing purchase orders and expediting deliveries when required
• Maintaining accurate product, stock, and supplier information
• Running weekly demand-planning reports and highlighting potential shortages
• Identifying opportunities to enhance sourcing, reduce costs, and improve value
• Supporting Buyers with project work and departmental initiatives
• Managing can indemnities reports and updating Account Managers where needed
• Assisting with general office administration, including call handling and cross-team support
What Makes You a Great Fit
We’re looking for a Purchasing Assistant who brings:
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with internal teams and external suppliers
• The ability to interpret data and take proactive action
• A motivated, flexible, team-focused approach
• Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain coordination, or similar administrative roles
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
As a Purchasing Assistant, you’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative team where your contributions are valued every day. You’ll enjoy:
• A competitive salary of £28,000 per annum
• Long-term stability in a permanent, full-time role
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive team culture where new ideas are encouraged
If you are interested in this role and feel you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency.
Purchasing Assistant | Crewe | Supply Chain & Procurement