Purchasing Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP2 8AL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Spider Web Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SWR4760 |
Summary
Purchasing Assistant - RedDOT Europe are looking for a Purchasing Assistant with strong Excel skills, particularly experience with VLOOKUP and pivot tables, to join their team based in their Ipswich, Suffolk office in this full-time, permanent position.
Company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary:£28,000 per annum.
- Holiday: 5 weeks annual leave
- Flexible Working Hours
- Employee extras: Cash Health Plan, bonus scheme, company pension, sick pay, life insurance, free parking, and a health & wellbeing programme
About the role:
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will support the supply of raw materials, components, and consumables required for manufacturing operations. You will work closely with production planning, customer service, and engineering teams to maintain production continuity, manage supplier performance, and control costs. Working hours for this role are 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:45; Friday 07:30 - 12:30.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Raise purchase orders and obtain/compare quotes
- Align material requirements with production schedules and MRP outputs
- Liaise closely with production planning, customer service, and engineering teams
- Track deliveries to prevent production delays
- Expedite urgent orders and resolve supply issues promptly
- Maintain supplier evaluation databases and all associated compliance documentation
- Ensure high-quality communication and timely resolution of supply queries
About you:
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will have previous administrative or purchasing experience, ideally within manufacturing. You will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, particularly with VLOOKUP and pivot tables. Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred) is desirable. You should be proactive, able to work effectively in a busy team, and have an understanding of supply chain or production processes.
About us:
RedDOT Europe is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicle climate control systems, supplying innovative solutions to customers worldwide. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service through its dynamic teams, which are central to its ongoing success.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Purchasing Assistant position and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Additional keywords: Purchasing, Procurement, Purchasing Assistant, Office Administrator, Microsoft, Excel, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, ERP, MRP, Manufacturing
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